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Manatee County Commissioners to hold public hearings on air ambulance application and infrastructure tax project removal

Original title: April 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting

Public Hearing Infrastructure Sales Tax Air Ambulance Manatee County Local Government

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The Frame

What this does

These decisions will determine whether Tampa General Hospital is authorized to provide air ambulance services in the county and will finalize the removal of a specific project from the county's funding list.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Tampa General Hospital

They are the applicant seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate air ambulance services in the county.

Manatee County residents

Residents are impacted by changes to the infrastructure sales tax project list and the availability of emergency air ambulance services.

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners

They are the governing body responsible for voting on the application and the resolution.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on April 21, 2026, to decide on a new air ambulance service application and a resolution to remove a project from the list. Residents may attend the meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Manatee County Administrative Center to provide public comment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I provide public comment on these items?

You can appear in person at the hearing on April 21, 2026, or submit comments online via the county's public comment link.

Where can I review the details of the proposed resolution?

The proposed resolution and related documents are available for inspection at the Manatee County Financial Management Department at 9000 Town Center Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

What happens if I want to appeal a decision made at this meeting?

According to Florida Statute 286.0105, you will need a record of the proceedings, and you may need to ensure a verbatim record is made for the appeal.

Why It Matters

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Infrastructure Tax Project Removal

The county is actively modifying its infrastructure sales tax project list by removing a project from the 'Environmental Preserves and Boat Ramps' category.

Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Resolution R-26-046

Connected Entities

organizationTampa General Hospital“Applicant for the air ambulance service certificate.”Map →

organizationManatee County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body holding the public hearings.”Map →

personCarmine DeMilio“ADA Compliance Coordinator for the county.”Map →

organizationTampa General Aeromed“Applicant for a Certificate of Public Convenience to provide air ambulance servi”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.mymanatee.org

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