City Council Meeting

8-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 1 of 6 CITY OF BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 12, 2026 8:30 a.m. The City of Bradenton City Council met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Present: Mayor Gene Brown; Vice Mayor Ward I Jayne Kocher; Councilwoman Ward II Marianne Barnebey; Councilman Ward III Kemp Schuessler; Councilwoman Ward IV Lisa Gonzalez Moore; and Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman. City Officials: Rob Perry, City Administrator; Lance Williams, Deputy City Administrator/Chief Operating Officer; Josh Cramer, Police Chief; Brian Canaday, Assistant Fire Chief; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director; Nilsa Taylor, Director of Administrative Services; Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gene Brown at 8:31 a.m. INVOCATION & PLEDGE: Lead Pastor Sam Rainer with West Bradenton Baptist Church (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) PROCLAMATIONS: None. PRESENTATIONS: None. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Pat Simmons, 1833 60 th Avenue West, expressed concerns regarding legal challenges and issues related to federal legislation and people with disabilities. CONSENT AGENDA: a) City Administration: First Amendment to Watertank Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for 2901 59th Street West b) Clerk: Florida Department of Revenue - Registration Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program Level-one Agreement Renewal c) Clerk: Minutes from the July 22, 2026, City Council Meeting d) Clerk: Minutes from the July 23, 2026, City Council Budget Workshop e) Event Review Committee: Bishop Gala Road Closure f) Event Review Committee: Bradenton Public Market g) Event Review Committee: Fire Charity Fishing Tournament and Festival h) Event Review Committee: MCR Health Wellness Festival Approved by City Council on September 9, 2026

8-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 2 of 6 i) Event Review Committee: Music in the Park j) Event Review Committee: Paws in Motion Walk-a-Thon and Festival k) Event Review Committee: September 11th Tribute to Heroes Memorial l) Event Review Committee: Under the Palms Wellness Festival m) Event Review Committee: White Cane Day n) Planning & Community Development: Resolution 26-28 - Denial for the Application PLN- MAJ26-0001 for a Major Amendment to the Jordan Creek East Planned Development Plan o) Police: Purchase of 15 Motorola N70 Portable Radios p) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 1 for Work Assignment 2601 for Manhole Lining q) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 9 for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) 4th Clarifier r) Purchasing: Agreement PB-26-040NT with Galls, LLC. s) Purchasing: Agreement PB-26-041NT with Shore Power Electric, Inc. t) Purchasing: Agreements for Professional Continuing Services for Architecture with Fawley Bryant Architecture, Inc.; Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc.; Seibert Architects, P.A.; Zoller Autrey Architects, P.A.; and PBK Architects Florida, Inc. u) Agreements for Professional Continuing Services for Landscape Architecture with Miller Legg & Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Wade Trim, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. v) Purchasing: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 25-019NT Pavement Marking and Striping Services with McShea Contracting, LLC w) Purchasing: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 25-031NT for Traffic Sign Replacement, Installation, and Refurbishment Services with Stripe A Lot of America II, Corp. x) Purchasing: Term Contract for Parking Garage Repair and Maintenance with Restocon, LLC MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Vice Mayor Kocher. The motion passed 5-0. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS: a) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: RESOLUTION 26-56 PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-26-0010 TO PERMIT A SIDEWALK CAFÉ WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 312 12TH STREET WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID NO. 3295600005), PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Jamie Schindewolf, Senior Planner, explained that the applicant was seeking approval for a Special Use Permit to allow a sidewalk café with alcoholic beverage sales. She summarized details of the property and presented a sketch of the proposed sidewalk café seating plan. She stated that the application was approved at the July 15, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.

8-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 3 of 6 Staff Report: a) “Should the Planning Commission wish to recommend to City Council approval the subject request, staff recommends that the following stipulations be applied to the approval: b) a. The approved Resolution, including the approved site plan and conditions shall be on display and accessible on the Property during business hours. c) b. Within 30 days following the approval, the Property Owner shall execute an Indemnification Agreement in a form acceptable to the City. d) c. Clear pedestrian access on the public sidewalk of no less than 5’ shall be maintained at all times in a way that neither seating nor tables affect the ingress/egress of travel, the safety or pedestrian and traffic circulation. e) d. The property/business owner shall obtain all State licenses permitting the sale of alcohol as part of the sidewalk café. e. Any cleaning solution used to clean the sidewalk café area shall be approved by the Bradenton Public Works. f) f. Any future increase in seating for the sidewalk café area shall be approved by City Council.” Mayor Brown asked about the fees associated with the application. Ms. Schindewolf responded that the fees had been waived for all new applicants to ensure that compliance was achieved. Mayor Brown stated that the approval process allows for consistency and safety of the residents. Josh Cramer, Chief of Police, agreed that safety on Old Main Street was a priority and that there was a plan to secure the outdoor furnishings at night. Fanette Maquet, owner of Au P’tit Bonheur, stated that public safety was a top priority and added that all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety standards would be followed. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. The Council Members welcomed Au P’tit Bonheur to downtown Bradenton. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-56 WITH THE STIPULATIONS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF was made by Councilman Schuessler and seconded by Councilwoman Barnebey. The motion passed 5-0. b) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4080 - FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, VACATING A PLATTED 20-FOOT ALLEY AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HINES ADDITION TO BRADENTOWN, FLORIDA, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 215A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, LYING GENERALLY EAST OF 9TH STREET WEST AND SOUTH OF 13TH AVENUE WEST; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR

8-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 4 of 6 SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The second reading and public hearing were scheduled for the August 26, 2026, City Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL: a) City Administration: Emergency Procurement Report Rob Perry, City Administrator, explained that there were two emergency expenditures for July 24, 2026, located at 27 th Street West and 17 th Avenue West for installation of line stops performed by Colt Group and emergency water main repair performed by C-Squared. Mayor Brown discussed that the planned projects and emergency expenditures were to improve the infrastructure throughout the City of Bradenton. b) City Administration: Exploratory Dialog and Work Plans Regarding Point Park University - Bradenton Florida Campus Mr. Perry presented information on a potential partnership between the City of Bradenton and Point Park University. He provided information on the university’s programs and a possible future presence in downtown Bradenton. He summarized the economic and overall benefits that Point Park University has brought to downtown Pittsburgh. Mr. Perry outlined a preliminary three-year phase-up plan to establish the necessary infrastructure and performance venues. Dr. Jeff Burton, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director, gave examples of universities with a downtown presence and all the benefits they bring to those cities. He stated that all areas need to be explored when attempting to bring a project like this to downtown. Through discussions and economic studies, he has worked with university officials to develop a plan to explore the project further. Mayor Brown highlighted the established partnership with the City of Pittsburgh to explain Point Park University’s interest in Bradenton. Mr. Perry stated that he was seeking a motion to continue exploratory discussions with Point Park University. Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore shared her enthusiasm for the potential Point Park University partnership and then emphasized financial responsibility and careful planning. She was excited about a potential project of this size, looked forward to additional conversations about it in downtown Bradenton, and praised the university’s track record of integrating into urban areas and restoring historic buildings.

8-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 5 of 6 Vice Mayor Kocher spoke about her visit to Point Park University in Pittsburgh and how the university was integrated to the City. She was impressed with the talented students she met during her visit, and she was excited about the idea of a private university in downtown Bradenton. Councilman Schuessler said he was in full support of continued discussions and appreciated the economic information Mr. Perry provided. He looked forward to further details as the plans developed. Councilwoman Barnebey shared that she was excited for a potential project of this size and looked forward to additional conversations about the project. Councilwoman Coachman spoke about taking a comprehensive approach during the exploratory phase and added that City staff was committed to that process. She felt they were the most visionary City Council, and this project could bring people to the area. Mayor Brown emphasized that partnering with a Pittsburgh-based university was a natural fit because of the connection between the two cities. He mentioned the benefits for students and the local economy and how the project will energize downtown Bradenton while offering students a place to learn, create, and build careers. Dr. Burton detailed the CRA’s initial funding of a feasibility study to explore bringing Point Park University to downtown Bradenton and how the programs align with local economic and redevelopment goals. Dr. Burton stated that a university’s presence would boost foot traffic, support local businesses, and drive long-term revitalization. MOTION TO CONTINUE EXPLORATORY DISCUSSIONS WITH POINT PARK UNIVERSITY was made by Councilman Schuessler and seconded by Vice Mayor Kocher. The motion passed 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a) Information Technology: Utility Payment Processer Change Teresa Armstrong, IT Project Manager, shared details on the new utility payment system that they planned to launch on September 1, 2026. She added that the new system would increase efficiency and enhance resident services. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Schuessler welcomed students, teachers, administrators, and families back to school and reminded everyone to be safe on the roads. He thanked everyone associated with the school system for keeping the students safe and wished the students a wonderful school year.

8-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 6 of 6 Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore spoke about the effects of the recent rain in Ward Four and would like to see the drainage issues addressed. Mayor Brown and Lance Williams, Deputy City Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, responded that future projects and funds were planned to address the water issues across the City of Bradenton. Mr. Williams announced that there was a Public Works and Utilities Open House planned for September 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. that would provide the residents with information about City projects. Councilwoman Coachman thanked Councilman Schuessler for the school well wishes and added for everyone to be careful on the roads. Vice Mayor Kocher wished all the students, teachers, administration, and parents a great school year and hoped everyone would slow down while driving. She reminded everyone that early voting had started. She spoke about Palma Sola Causeway and those issues that were being addressed and asked for an update on the process. Scott Rudacille, City Attorney, reported that an ordinance was drafted and was currently undergoing a thorough review by his firm. He mentioned a potential permitting process for the Council’s consideration. Mr. Rudacille addressed whether the City held authority to resolve issues at the causeway and that past concerns involved horses, and the current matter pertained to state statutes governing commercial activity within a public right-of-way. Councilwoman Barnebey thanked City staff for their thorough support during the recent meeting with Ironwood residents and that many of their questions about the watermain replacement project were addressed. She gave her condolences to Karen Lanke, Karen Kyser, Michael Lowe, and their families due to the recent passing of family members. Councilwoman Barnebey extended birthday wishes to Ruby Byrd, who turns 92 on September 2, 2026, and her niece Emily, who turns 27 on September 5, 2026. Mayor Brown spoke about the Council's ongoing dedication to serving the City and the need for clear communication. He mentioned that City Council elections are nonpartisan and would appear on the November ballot. The Mayor thanked the community for its support during the first week of school and reminded drivers to slow down in school zones. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director, announced that sandbags and water would be distributed on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at 1706 8 th Street East. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Gene Brown at 10:27 a.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request.

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

1.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE

Lead Pastor Sam Rainer with West Bradenton Baptist Church

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

2.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance to the City. Comments will be accepted on the public hearings at the appropriate time.

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

a)

City Administration :

First Amendment to Watertank Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for 2901 59th Street West

First Amendment to Water Tank Lease Agreement

b)

Clerk :

Florida Department of Revenue - Registration Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program Level-one Agreement Renewal

Approval

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RISE Program Level-one Agreement Renewal

c)

Clerk :

Minutes from the July 22, 2026, City Council Meeting

7-22-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

d)

Clerk :

Minutes from the July 23, 2026, City Council Budget Workshop

7-23-2026 City Council Budget Workshop Minutes

e)

Event Review Committee :

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. INVOCATION & PLEDGE Lead Pastor Sam Rainer with West Bradenton Baptist Church (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) 2. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 3. PROCLAMATIONS 4. PRESENTATIONS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance to the City. Comments will be accepted on the public hearings at the appropriate time. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a) City Administration: First Amendment to Watertank Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for 2901 59th Street West First Amendment to Water Tank Lease Agreement b) Clerk: Florida Department of Revenue - Registration Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program Level-one Agreement Renewal RISE Program Level-one Agreement Renewal c) Clerk: Minutes from the July 22, 2026, City Council Meeting 7-22-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes d) Clerk: Minutes from the July 23, 2026, City Council Budget Workshop 7-23-2026 City Council Budget Workshop Minutes e) Event Review Committee: Bishop Gala Road Closure Application and Revised Site Plan f) Event Review Committee: Bradenton Public Market Application and Site Plan g) Event Review Committee: Fire Charity Fishing Tournament and Festival Application and Site Plan h) Event Review Committee: MCR Health Wellness Festival 1

Application and Site Plan i) Event Review Committee: Music in the Park Application and Site Plan j) Event Review Committee: Paws in Motion Walk-a-Thon and Festival Application and Site Plan k) Event Review Committee: September 11th Tribute to Heroes Memorial Application and Site Plan l) Event Review Committee: Under the Palms Wellness Festival Application and Site Plan m) Event Review Committee: White Cane Day Application and Site Plan n) Planning & Community Development: Resolution 26-28 - Denial for the Application PLN-MAJ26-0001 for a Major Amendment to the Jordan Creek East Planned Development Plan Resolution 26-28 o) Police: Purchase of 15 Motorola N70 Portable Radios p) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 1 for Work Assignment 2601 for Manhole Lining Change Order No. 1 q) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 9 for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) 4th Clarifier Change Order No. 9 r) Purchasing: Agreement PB-26-040NT with Galls, LLC. Agreement PB-26-040NT with Galls, LLC. s) Purchasing: Agreement PB-26-041NT with Shore Power Electric, Inc. Agreement PB-26-041NT with Shore Power Electric, Inc. t) Purchasing: Agreements for Professional Continuing Services for Architecture with Fawley Bryant Architecture, Inc.; Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc.; Seibert Architects, P.A.; Zoller Autrey Architects, P.A.; and PBK Architects Florida, Inc. Agreement with Fawley Bryant Architecture, Inc. Agreement with PBK Architects, Inc. Agreement with Seibert Architects, P.A. Agreement with Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc. Agreement with Zoller Autrey Architects, P.A. u) Purchasing: Agreements for Professional Continuing Services for Landscape Architecture with Miller Legg & Associates, Inc.; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Wade Trim, Inc.; Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; and Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. Agreement with Miller Legg and Associates, Inc. Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Agreement with wade Trim, Inc. Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Agreement with Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. 2

v) Purchasing: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 25-019NT Pavement Marking and Striping Services with McShea Contracting, LLC Amendment No. 1 to Contract 25-019NT with McShea Contracting, LLC w) Purchasing: Amendment No. 1 to Contract 25-031NT for Traffic Sign Replacement, Installation, and Refurbishment Services with Stripe A Lot of America II, Corp. Amendment No. 1 to Contract 25-031NT with Stripe A Lot of America II, Corp. x) Purchasing: Term Contract for Parking Garage Repair and Maintenance with Restocon, LLC Term Contract with Restocon, LLC 7. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS a) Planning & Community Development: Quasi-Judicial: RESOLUTION 26-56 - PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT PLN-SUP-26-0010 TO PERMIT A SIDEWALK CAFÉ WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 312 12TH STREET WEST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID NO. 3295600005), PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution 26-56 Staff Report Application Materials b) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4080 - FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, VACATING A PLATTED 20-FOOT ALLEY AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF HINES ADDITION TO BRADENTOWN, FLORIDA, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 215A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, LYING GENERALLY EAST OF 9TH STREET WEST AND SOUTH OF 13TH AVENUE WEST; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4080 Staff Report Application Materials Presentation 8. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL a) City Administration: Emergency Procurement Report 3

b) City Administration: Exploratory Dialog and Work Plans Regarding Point Park University - Bradenton Florida Campus 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. COUNCIL REPORTS 11. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS a) Information Technology: Utility Payment Processer Change 12. ADJOURN RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR AGENDA AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE CITY COUNCIL Please place all cell phones on silent! PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING: Appointments on the agenda, all items from Department Directors and other interested parties must be submitted before 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting. Anyone wishing to be placed on the agenda must contact Tamara Melton, City Clerk, at City Hall by phone 941-932-9463 or email: tamara.melton@bradentonfl.gov and give their name, business name (if applicable), whether they are resident taxpayers of the City and their business before Council. Appearances before Council will be authorized by the Mayor or Councilperson in charge of the meeting. NOTE: The Mayor may ask a city department to look into an issue prior to the meeting to see if the issue can be resolved. If the Mayor or Councilperson in charge of the meeting feels the request is justified, they will instruct the City Clerk as to its placement on the agenda. Non-Discrimination Statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9400 4

TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com AT COUNCIL MEETING: Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance to the City. Citizen comment related to any public hearing item shall be provided during the duly noticed public hearing in order to maintain an accurate record of the proceedings. All citizen comments related to quasi-judicial items are required to be under oath and such comments will be invited to be presented during the duly noticed public hearing for such items. If an individual (or agent) wishes to address the City Council, they should complete a comment card available at the back of the Chamber and submit such card to the City Clerk. At the appropriate time during the meeting, the Mayor will call speakers to come forward. After being recognized by the Mayor, the individual should come to the podium and, for the public record, state their name and address, and then provide any relevant comments or testimony related to the item they wish to address. In the case of an agent, they shall identify themselves and the party they represent. The speaker should then proceed to state their position or present their information. An individual appearance for citizen comment will be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor or consensus of the Council. Additional time will be allowed (up to 10 minutes at the discretion of the Mayor or consensus of the Council) for public hearing items if the speaker is officially representing a group of five or more people, provided that written authorization is provided that the person is authorized to speak on behalf of the group. Note: If handouts are being distributed, please provide a minimum of ten (10) copies to the City Clerk. If you wish to display a drawing or rendering, contact Tamara Melton, as indicated above, prior to the meeting. Any submissions commented on, photographs, letters, renderings, etc. will be kept by the City Clerk for the official record. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: If an individual decides to appeal any decision made by the board, council, agency, or commission at this meeting, such individual will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may 5

need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. PLEDGE OF PUBLIC CONDUCT We, the Mayor, City Council and Employees of the City of Bradenton, agree to: *Establish a process to promote positive interaction among ourselves and the citizens of Bradenton in a positive and non- threatening environment. *Encourage visible, involved and active participation among all. *Promote improved communication through active listening, providing feedback and honest expression of ideas. *Utilize consensus for decision making. *We realize that though we may disagree, we will be respectful of each other. *We will direct all comments to the issues and will avoid personal attacks. 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.a Item Cover Page DATE: August 12, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Corey Fortin, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Agreement AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: First Amendment to Watertank Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for 2901 59th Street West SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: On August 26, 2016 Verizon Wireless Personal Communications, LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless, n/k/a Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and the City of Bradenton entered into a communications equipment Lease Agreement for the Water Tower Located at 2901 59th St W, which included construction drawings for the communications equipment. Pursuant to the terms of the Lease, the lessee is entitled to make modifications to the communications equipment. The purpose of this Amendment is to include the amended construction drawings depicting the updated equipment to be located on the Tower. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Reviewed and approved by Blalock Walters. SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve the First Amendment to Water Tank Lease Agreement and authorize execution by the Mayor. ATTACHMENTS: 7

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.b Item Cover Page DATE: August 12, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Ackles, Clerk ITEM TYPE: Agreement AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: Florida Department of Revenue - Registration Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program Level-one Agreement Renewal SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Renewal of the Florida Department of Revenue - Registration Information Sharing Exchange (RISE) Program 3 year Agreement for administration of Local Business Taxes and Vacation Rental Registrations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve Florida Department of Revenue RISE Program Level-one Agreement Renewal. ATTACHMENTS: RISE Program Level-one Agreement Renewal 23

GT-400210 R. 01/16 TC Rule 12-22.007 Florida Administrative Code Effective 01/16 State of Florida Registration Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program Level-one Agreement 1. The Florida Department of Revenue (hereafter referred to as the Department), acting in its capacity as coordinator of the Registration Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) program, and the _____________________________ (Government Entity) hereby enter into this Agreement for the sharing of certain information as prescribed in Section (s.) 213.0535, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for Level-one participants of the RISE program. This Agreement shall be effective for three (3) years from the date of its execution. This Agreement is in effect when it has been signed and dated by an authorized representative on behalf of the Government Entity and by an authorized representative on behalf of the Department. The Agreement is in effect on the later of the date the Agreement is signed and dated by the Government Entity or by the Department and will remain in effect for three (3) years from the later date. 2. As stated in s. 213.0535(5), F.S., when in receipt of information shared according to this Agreement, the Government Entity shall be bound by all applicable laws imposing confidentiality requirements. These requirements include, but may not be limited to, those stated in s. 213.053, F.S., and Chapter 12-22, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Government Entity shall be subject to the same penalties for violation of these requirements as provided in s. 213.053(2), F.S. The____________________________ (Title or Position) of the Government Entity, or his/her designee, agrees to take appropriate steps to protect information obtained under RISE and this Agreement from unauthorized disclosure, especially any confidential tax information obtained from the Department. 3. The manager of the Department Service Center serving the Government Entity, or the manager’s delegate, shall be the point of contact for receiving confidential tax information requests pursuant to this Agreement. 4. The following minimum procedures must be implemented prior to receiving any confidential tax information from the Department. A. Information the Department provides shall only be used for the administration or enforcement of tax or licensing provisions for the laws listed below. Please check the box(es) for which statute(s) this data is being requested.  Chapter 212, F.S., sales and use tax.  Section 125.0104, F.S., tourist development tax.  Section 125.0108, F.S., tourist impact tax.  Chapter 205, F.S., local business taxes.  Section 212.0305, F.S., convention development taxes.  Chapter 509, F.S., public lodging and food service establishment licenses.  Chapter 561, F.S., beverage law licenses.  Chapter 67-930, Laws of Florida, municipal resort tax. B. When not being used, the information must be kept under lock and key or other secure manner. C. When no longer needed, tax information provided by the Department must be destroyed by shredding, incineration, pulping, or other appropriate means to make the information unreadable. Shredded paper should be 5/16 inch wide or smaller and, if not using a crosscut shredder, paper should be fed into the shredder with lines of print perpendicular to the cutting blades of the shredder. If incinerating, the incinerator should produce enough heat to burn the entire bundle, or the bundle should be separated to ensure all pages are burned. If pulping, the process should reduce all material to particles one inch or smaller. City of Bradenton Mayor x x 24

RISE Program Level-one Information Sharing Agreement _______________________________/Florida Department of Revenue (Print Name of Government Entity) D. Only authorized employees of the Government Entity with an official use for the information as stated in paragraph A, shall be allowed access to the information. All authorized employees of the Government Entity are responsible for familiarity and compliance with the confidentiality provisions of s. 213.053(2), F.S., as amended, and Chapter 12-22, F.A.C., related to the use of any state tax information received pursuant to this Agreement. E. The RISE participant must supply a list of authorized employees as stated in paragraph D to the RISE Coordinator of the Department not less than annually by January 31. Such list shall include the name and position of each authorized employee. F. Each authorized employee as stated in paragraph D is required to execute by January 31 of each year the certification of familiarity with the confidentiality requirements of s. 213.053, F.S., and Chapter 12-22, F.A.C., found in Attachment C of this Agreement. Any person who becomes an authorized employee subsequent to January 31 must execute a separate certification of familiarity. In each instance, all certifications shall be forwarded to the RISE Coordinator of the Department within 15 business days of the hire date or change of employment status. G. In the event that a person signing this Agreement or an authorized employee leaves employment or changes employment status such that he or she no longer has an official use for the information, the Government Entity must notify the RISE Coordinator within 15 business days of the employee’s termination or change of employment status. 5. The Department may conduct on-site security reviews to ensure that adequate procedures are in place to safeguard confidential tax information received under RISE and this Agreement and prevent any unauthorized disclosures of that information. 6. Mutually acceptable techniques and methods of information sharing will be developed when and as required by the operating officials of the respective parties to this Agreement with the overall objective of providing the most useful data, with a minimum of interruption of operating routines, and the least amount of additional expense. 7. Information sharing frequency shall be either monthly or quarterly as specified in Attachment A of this Agreement. 8. The following data elements relating to licensing or registration activity during each period will be exchanged by the parties to this Agreement within 20 days of the end of that month or quarter: A. Registrant’s, licensee’s or taxpayer’s name (business and owner). B. Mailing address (including ZIP code). C. Business location address (including ZIP code). D. Telephone number (business and owner). E. Federal employer identification number or *social security number. *Social security numbers (SSNs) are used by the Florida Department of Revenue as unique identifiers for the administration of Florida’s taxes. SSNs obtained for tax administration purposes are confidential under sections 213.053 and 119.071, Florida Statutes, and not subject to disclosure as public records. Collection of your SSN is authorized under state and federal law. Visit our Internet site at floridarevenue.com and select “Privacy Notice” for more information regarding the state and federal law governing the collection, use, or release of SSNs, including authorized exceptions. F. Business type code (NAICS or SIC code). GT-400210 R. 01/16 Page 2 City of Bradenton 25

RISE Program Level-one Information Sharing Agreement _______________________________/Florida Department of Revenue (Print Name of Government Entity) G. County code (as provided by the Department). H. Applicable state or local license or registration number, and any other unique identifying number. I. Business opening date. J. Indication if new or re-issuance (not renewals or address changes). 9. Unless otherwise specified in Attachment A to this Agreement, information specified in paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall be provided in a computer processable medium in the format found in Attachment B of this Agreement. 10. No information received by the Department from the Internal Revenue Service shall be disclosed under this Agreement. 11. In the event that the Government Entity fails to fulfill its obligations for participating in the RISE program in accordance with s. 213.0535, F.S., and this Agreement, the Department is authorized to suspend the routine providing of tax information to that entity and, in its role as coordinator of the RISE program, is also authorized to recommend that other participants in the RISE program suspend any information exchange activity with the Government Entity. Approved: ____________________________ ______________________________ Deputy Executive Director Title:__________________________ Florida Department of Revenue Office:_________________________ (Government Entity) Signed at Tallahassee, Florida, Signed at ____________________,Florida, this _____ day of ___________, 20____. this _____ day of ___________, 20____. GT-400210 R. 01/16 Page 3 City of Bradenton Mayor City of Bradenton 26

RISE Attachment A for Level-one Agreement Name of Local Government: _______________________________________________________________________ Signer of Agreement: Name: ______________________________ Title: ________________________________ Mailing address: _______________________ Email address: ________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Administrative contact: Name: ______________________________ Title: ________________________________ Mailing address: _______________________ Email address: ________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Data processing contact: Name: ______________________________ Title: _______________________________ Mailing address: ______________________ Email address: ________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Information sharing frequency (select one): ____ Monthly ____ Quarterly Type of Computer System: ________________________________________ Method of Data Transmission will be Secure Email. NOTE: Prior approval must be obtained in writing from the Department for use of other