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City Council Minutes – 09-24-2025 – M. Whalen Page 1 of 5 CITY OF BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 24, 2025 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, September 24, 2025. Present: Councilwoman Ward I Jayne Kocher; Councilwoman Ward II Marianne Barnebey; Councilman Ward III Kemp Schuessler; Vice Mayor Ward IV Lisa Gonzalez Moore; and Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman. City Officials: Rob Perry, City Administrator; Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer; Josh Cramer, Police Chief; Tim Geer, Fire Chief; Karen Lanke, IT Director; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director; Nilsa Taylor, Administrative Services Director; Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney. The pre-meeting invocation was led by Councilwoman Marianne Barnebey. (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) Mayor Gene Brown and Mayor for the Day, Barrett Mays with Stewart Elementary called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. PROCLAMATIONS: None PRESENTATIONS: a) Police: Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program Awards Josh Cramer, Police Chief, presented the Bradenton Police Department Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program awards. Chief Cramer stated that the department was required to allocate a minimum of 25% of the forfeiture funds to community organizations and programs. These initiatives, he continued, focus on enhancing neighborhood safety and advancing efforts in crime prevention, drug prevention, drug education, drug treatment services, and school resource officer programs. He presented funding to the following programs: • Hand Up to Victory, Inc. • Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County, Inc. • Bradenton Gladiators Football • Bradenton Police Department Explorer Post 1004 • Florida Cultural Group, Inc. • Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. dba Just for Girls • New Manatee Broncos • Pace Center for Girls • Prodigal Daughters Journey Home Approved by City Council November 12, 2025

City Council Minutes – 09-24-2025 – M. Whalen Page 2 of 5 • Rogers Garden Bullock Elementary School • Special Olympics Florida, Inc. • United Community Centers, Inc./13 th Avenue Dream Center CITIZEN COMMENTS: Keith Green, Bradenton resident, thanked the Mayor and Councilwoman Barnebey for attending the First Responders Mass on September 14, 2025. Janene Amick, Bradenton Housing Authority Board Commissioner, announced that the board hired an Interim Executive Director, Dominique Dunn. Ms. Amick explained that the former Executive Director, Ellis Mitchell, retired recently and then spoke highly about Ms. Dunn’s career and her credentials. Terry Nattress, Bradenton resident, spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4- O. Annie Russini, 1001 11th Avenue West, also spoke in support of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Kyle Morris, 1001 11 th Avenue West, spoke about living and working in the Village of the Arts and also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village from T4-R to T4-O. Katja Kempe, 3618 1 st Avenue West, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Cecilia Hernandez, 3618 1 st Avenue West, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Bryan Swetich, 2102 71 st Street West, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Preston Whaley, 1122 12 th Street West, spoke against the noise coming from Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food restaurant in the Village of the Arts and felt that the noise ordinance was not being enforced. Paul Glock, 1001 17 th Avenue West, also spoke against the noise coming from Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food restaurant. deLafayette Reid, 524 40 th Street West, Palmetto, spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Terrie Matz, 1805 76 th Street NW, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Nicole Skaggs, 7216 16 th Avenue Drive West, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Joni Powers, 5423 Fairfield Boulevard, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O.

City Council Minutes – 09-24-2025 – M. Whalen Page 3 of 5 David Shiplett, 1114 12 th Street West, also spoke in favor of rezoning the Village of the Arts from T4-R to T4-O. Mayor Brown suggested that Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director, bring the rezoning matter before Council at a future workshop. The meeting was recessed at 10:07 a.m. and reconvened at 10:12 a.m. CONSENT AGENDA: a) City Administration: Resolution 25-91 - Adoption of the 2024 Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan b) Clerk: Minutes from the August 27, 2025, City Council Meeting c) Clerk: Minutes from the September 11, 2025, City Council Budget Hearing d) Event Review Committee: Bishop Gala Road Closure e) Finance: CS&L Annual Audit Engagement Letter f) Public Works & Utilities: Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement LPA0469 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Emergency Generators g) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 1 for Eastside Drainage Improvements h) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 3 for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Clarifier 4 i) Public Works & Utilities: Construction Change Order No. 4 for NW Ward 5 Water Main Improvements j) Public Works & Utilities: Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Replacement Generator k) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for 14th Street East Milling and Paving l) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for 18th Avenue West Milling and Paving m) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Adaptation Plan n) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Manhole Lining at Lift Stations 07, 14, 20, 21, 29, and 33 Service Areas o) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Pipelining at Lift Station 14F p) Purchasing: First Contract Amendment to PB-22-028NT with Interacid North America, Inc. q) Purchasing: First Contract Amendment to PB-24-029NT with EWT Holdings III Corp. d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC. r) Purchasing: First Contract Amendment to PB-24-034NT with Premier Magnesia, LLC. s) Purchasing: Piggyback Agreement PB-25-042MK with Air Mechanical Service Corp. t) Purchasing: Term Contract for Concrete Repair and Replacement Services with Gilliam Construction, LLC u) Purchasing: Third Amendment to the Contract with Realize Bradenton, Inc. for Event Coordination and Engagement MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS M, N, AND O was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilwoman Kocher. The motion passed 5-0. Councilwoman Barnebey explained that she pulled items m, n, and o to highlight projects related to the Face It and Fix It initiative. She encouraged the public to visit the City website to view all current projects underway.

City Council Minutes – 09-24-2025 – M. Whalen Page 4 of 5 MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS M, N, AND O was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilwoman Kocher. The motion passed 5-0. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS: None NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL: a) City Administration: Emergency Procurement Report Rob Perry, City Administrator, reported emergency repairs to a water main, milling and repaving on Riverview Boulevard, a force main repair, and the use of a crane for the disc filter installation at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF). b) City Administration: Ironwood Water Main Assessment Mr. Perry explained that representatives from the Ironwood Homeowners Association approached the City about taking over their water distribution system. In order to do that, he continued, the system needed to be upgraded to the City's technical standards. He explained that a special assessment would need to be administered to cover the cost of the upgrades. He recommended for Council to approve a levy for either a 20-year assessment or a 15-year assessment. Mayor Brown provided the long history of the project, and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney, spoke about similar projects and assessments in surrounding communities. Following further discussion, Council requested that staff work with representatives from the Ironwood Homeowners Association to ensure that the majority of the residents were in favor of the special assessment. c) Public Works & Utilities: Master Service Agreement with Samsara Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director, explained that the software replacement was for data location services that provide GPS data for fleet vehicles. He added that the contract with the current vendor would expire on October 31, 2025. Mayor Brown inquired if the contract would include video services. Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer, explained that the contract before them does not include video services. He concluded that an amendment to the contract to provide video services may come before them at a future meeting. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SAMSARA AS PRESENTED was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilwoman Coachman. The motion passed 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilwoman Barnebey announced that the Bradenton Women’s Club was hosting the “Veterans Benefit Soiree” on October 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. She said the goal was to send 10 female veterans on the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Florida Flight of Honor. She was excited for the Riverview Boulevard project to begin and congratulated Dennis Williams on his retirement after serving 43 years with the Fire Department.

City Council Minutes – 09-24-2025 – M. Whalen Page 5 of 5 Councilman Schuessler expressed his excitement for the return of the Bradenton Public Market on October 4, 2025. He emphasized that the market serves as a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses and discover new ones. He also mentioned that the overgrown areas discussed in a previous meeting had been addressed and reminded residents that they could report issues to Public Works via the City’s website or through the Bradenton PublicStuff app. Vice Mayor Gonzalez Moore announced that Friday was the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene hitting the area. She announced that the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council began their Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan (TBCMP), which would enhance resilience across the Tampa Bay region by addressing flooding impacts. She concluded that there was a Flood Risk Survey on TBCMP’s website to help identify flood-prone areas. Councilwoman Coachman was thrilled to see all of the Bradenton Police Department Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program awards earlier in the meeting. She also was pleased to announce that sidewalks were going in around Manatee Elementary, where they did not exist, and that there were infrastructure upgrades happening all over the City. Councilwoman Kocher praised Councilwoman Barnebey for her invocation and then acknowledged the difficult week in America due to recent political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. She urged everyone to have kindness and respect for their free speech. She concluded by thanking the horseback riding companies for working with the City and said residents close to the Palma Sola Causeway mentioned improvements with recent noise concerns. Mayor Brown spoke about the ongoing projects in the City and urged citizens to speak with staff regarding the projects before spreading misinformation. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Tim Geer, Fire Chief, announced there would be a retirement party for Dennis Williams on September 25, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1. He encouraged everyone to stop by and wish him well. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Gene Brown at 11:59 a.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request.

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR FOR A DAY Barrett Mays with Stewart Elementary School 2. INVOCATION & PLEDGE Councilwoman Marianne Barnebey (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) 3. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 4. PROCLAMATIONS 5. PRESENTATIONS a) Police: Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program Awards 6. 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. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a) City Administration: Resolution 25-91 - Adoption of the 2024 Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Resolution 25-91 2024 Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Manatee County Resolution R-25-162 FDEM Approval b) Clerk: Minutes from the August 27, 2025, City Council Meeting 08-27-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes c) Clerk: Minutes from the September 11, 2025, City Council Budget Hearing 9-11-2025 City Council Budget Hearing Minutes d) Event Review Committee: Bishop Gala Road Closure Application and Site Plan e) Finance: CS&L Annual Audit Engagement Letter 1

CS&L Engagement Letter f) Public Works & Utilities: Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement LPA0469 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Emergency Generators Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement LPA0469 with the FDEP g) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 1 for Eastside Drainage Improvements Change Order No. 1 for Eastside Drainage Improvements h) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order No. 3 for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Clarifier 4 Construction Change Order No. 3 for WRF Clarifier 4 i) Public Works & Utilities: Construction Change Order No. 4 for NW Ward 5 Water Main Improvements Construction Change Order No. 4 for NW Ward 5 Water Main Improvements j) Public Works & Utilities: Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Replacement Generator Ring Power Quote k) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for 14th Street East Milling and Paving Work Assignment Scope of Work l) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for 18th Avenue West Milling and Paving Work Assignment Scope of Work m) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Adaptation Plan Work Assignment, Direct Select Form, and Scope and Fee Proposal from Jacobs n) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Manhole Lining at Lift Stations 07, 14, 20, 21, 29, and 33 Service Areas Work Assignment Scope and Schedule Proposal from Insituform Maps o) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Pipelining at Lift Station 14F Work Assignment Scope and Schedule Proposal from Atlantic Pipe Services p) Purchasing: First Contract Amendment to PB-22-028NT with Interacid North America, Inc. First Contract Amendment to PB-22-028NT with Interacid North America, Inc. q) Purchasing: First Contract Amendment to PB-24-029NT with EWT Holdings III Corp. d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC. 2

First Contract Amendment to PB-24-029NT with EWT Holdings III Corp. r) Purchasing: First Contract Amendment to PB-24-034NT with Premier Magnesia, LLC. First Contract Amendment to PB-24-034NT with Premier Magnesia, LLC s) Purchasing: Piggyback Agreement PB-25-042MK with Air Mechanical Service Corp. Piggyback Agreement PB-25-042MK with Air Mechanical Service Corp. t) Purchasing: Term Contract for Concrete Repair and Replacement Services with Gilliam Construction, LLC Term Contract for Concrete Repair and Replacement Services with Gilliam Construction, LLC u) Purchasing: Third Amendment to the Contract with Realize Bradenton, Inc. for Event Coordination and Engagement Third Amendment to the Contract with Realize Bradenton, Inc. 8. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS 9. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL a) City Administration: Emergency Procurement Report b) City Administration: Ironwood Water Main Assessment Example Amortization Schedules and Assessments c) Public Works & Utilities: Master Service Agreement with Samsara Samsara Master Agreement Terms of Service Quote from Samsara 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. COUNCIL REPORTS 12. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 13. ADJOURN RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR AGENDA AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES BEFORE CITY COUNCIL Please place all cell phones on silent! 3

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 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 4

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 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. 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 24, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Elba Viruet, Police ITEM TYPE: Presentation AGENDA SECTION: PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT: Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program Awards SUGGESTED ACTION: Presentation of checks from Forfeiture Grant Program to local non-profits. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: The Bradenton Police Department's 8th Annual Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program is an example of our commitment to community policing and engagement. Our agency must donate at least 25% of forfeiture funds received annually to community organizations and programs engaged in projects that seek to improve neighborhood safety, promote crime prevention, drug prevention, drug education, drug treatment services, or school resource officer programs. The $15,800 awarded through these grants, in addition to funds already expended with your approval, far exceed the minimum annual requirement. Each organization selected provides services within the City of Bradenton and will directly impact our residents. Selected recipients of the Bradenton Police Department's 8th Annual Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program are: Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County, Inc. Bradenton Gladiators Football, Inc. Bradenton Police Department Explorer Post #1004 Florida Cultural Group, Inc. Hand Up to Victory, Inc. 6

Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. dba Just for Girls New Manatee Broncos Pace Center for Girls of Manatee County Prodigal Daughters Journey Home Rogers Garden Bullock Elementary School Special Olympics Florida, Inc. United Community Centers, Inc./13th Avenue Dream Center FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 7

5310435v1 CITY OF BRADENTON RESOLUTION NUMBER 25-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 MANATEE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ON JULY 21, 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton is subject to natural and man-made disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and chemical releases, and faces potential damage to property, natural resources and the local economy, or loss of life; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton previously adopted the Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy on July 22, 2020, by Resolution 20-58; and WHEREAS, the Local Mitigation Strategy is scheduled for adoption every five years per stipulations set forth in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and WHEREAS, the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group has identified local hazards and has re-assessed the county-wide vulnerability to these hazards and has issued the 2024 Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan which was approved by the Florida Department of Emergency Management on July 21, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA: 1. The City of Bradenton hereby approves and adopts the 2024 Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan as adopted by Manatee County, Florida through Resolution R-25-162. 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and shall repeal and replace all prior resolutions in conflict herewith. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, WITH A QUORUM PRESENT AND VOTING ON THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025. ATTEST: TAMARA MELTON Gene Brown CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott Rudacille CITY ATTORNEY 8

LOCAL P u b l i c S a f e t y D e p a r t m e n t D i v i s i o n o f E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t M A N A T E E C O U N T Y MITIGATION STRATEGY 2 0 2 4 U P D A T E PLAN 9

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2019 Update Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTY ……………………………………………….….…………………….…………….... iv PREFACE ……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………. v HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF THE PLAN ………………………………….…….…………………………….….. vi SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO LMS – THE PLANNING PROCESS BACKGROUND …………………………………..…………………………………………………. I:1 MITIGATION …………………………………………………………………………………………. I:2 WHAT IS A LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN? …………………………………….…. I:3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ……………………………………………..……. I:4 LMS IN MANATEE COUNTY ………………………………………………………………………. I:5 THE PLANNING PROCESS …………………………………………………………………..…… I:6 JURISDICTIONAL REPRESENTATION ……………………….………………….…… I:6 JURISDICTIONAL ROLES …………………………………………………………….… I:7 PREPARATION OF THE PLAN ……………………………………………………….…. I:7 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT …………………………………………………………………. I:8 REVIEW & INCORPORATION OF EXISTING PLANS AND REPORTS ……….… I:10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE LMS WORKING GROUP …………………………….… I:19 SECTION II PROFILE OF MANATEE COUNTY NATURAL FEATURES AND TOPOGRAPHY …………………………………………….……. II:1 DEMOGRAPHICS …………………………………………………………………………….……. II:3 HOUSING MIX ……………………………………………………………………………………... II:5 ECONOMIC PROFILE …………………………………………………………………………….. II:6 FUTURE LAND USE ………………………………………………………………………………. II:8 SECTION III THE BLUEPRINT TO MITIGATION STRATEGY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES …………………………………………………………………...… III:1 EXISTING POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES ………………………………….. III:5 REGULATORY REVIEW ………………………………………………………………... III:6 PLANS AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION …………………………………………... III:6 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ………………………………………………………. III:7 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM ……………………………………………….. III:8 RANGE OF PROJECTS FOR EACH HAZARD ……………………………………………… III:10 CRITERIA FOR SCORING AND PRIORITIZING ………………………………………….… III:11 PLANNING MECHANISMS ………………………………………………………………….…. III:11 HISTORY OF THE PLAN INTEGRATION ……………………………………………………. III:12 SECTION IV HAZARD RISK & VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS ……………………………………………………………….… IV:2 HOUSING …………………………………………………………………………………. IV:2 EVACUATION LEVELS AND FLOOD ZONES ……………………………….…..… IV:4 SEASONAL POPULATION ……………………………………………………….…….. IV:6 THE ELDERLY …………………………………………………………………….…..… IV:6 CHILDREN ………………………………………………………………………………... IV:7 DISABLED PERSONS ………………………………………………………………….. IV:7 HOMEOWNER VS. RENTAL POPULATION………………………………………… IV:8 INCOME …………………………………………………………………………………… IV:8 ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY ……………………………………………….…………………. IV:9 NATURAL HAZARDS ……………………………………………………………………………. IV:14 HURRICANES AND COASTAL STORMS ….………………………………………. IV:14 SEVERE STORM ……………………………….……………………………….…..… IV:21 TORNADOS ……………..……………………………………………….……….…….. IV:26 10

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2019 Update Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS FLOOD ………..………………………………………………………………….…..… IV:29 COASTAL EROSION …………………………………………………………………... IV:33 WINTER STORMS ………………………………………………………………….….. IV:36 DROUGHT/HEAT WAVE …………………………………………………………..… IV:39 EXTREME HEAT ………………………………………………………………….…… IV:42 SINKHOLES ………………………………………………………………………….…. IV:45 WILDFIRE …………………………………………..…………………………….…..… IV:47 SPACE WEATHER …………………………………………………………………….. IV:54 SEA LEVEL RISE …………………………………………………………………..….. IV:54 EPIDEMIC ………………………………….…………………………………………… IV:57 HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS ………………………………………………………… IV:60 ANIMAL DISEASE OUTBREAK …………………………………………………….. IV:63 TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARDS ………………………………………………………………... IV:66 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS…………………………………………………….…..… IV:66 DAM/LEVEE FAILURES …………………………………………………………….. IV:67 PORT COLLISION OR ON WATER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL ….….. IV:70 UTILITY FAILURE/POWER OUTAGES ………………………………..………..… IV:71 AIRPLANE CRASH ………………………………………………………………..…… IV:71 CRITITCAL INFRASTRUTURE DISRUPTION …………………………………….. IV:72 RADIOLOGICAL RELEASES …………………………………………..………….… IV:72 TRAIN DERAILMENT ………………………………………………………………..... IV:73 MAJOR TRANSPORTATION INCIDENTS ……………………………….….…..… IV:73 URBAN CONFLAGRATION …………………………………………………………... IV:73 HUMAN-CAUSED HAZARDS ……………………………………………………………….... IV:74 TERRORISM/HOMELAND SECURITY ………………….………………….…..… IV:74 CIVIL DISTURBANCE ……………………………………………………………….... IV:75 COASTAL OIL SPILL ……………………………………………………………….….. IV:76 CYBER INCIDENTS ………………………………………………………………....… IV:76 MASS MIGRATION ………………………………………………………………..…… IV:77 SABOTAGE ….……………………………………………………………………….…. IV:77 MASS SHOOTINGS …………………………………………..……………………..… IV:77 SPECIAL EVENTS ………………………………………………………….………….. IV:78 VULNERABILITY BY JURISDICTION ………..……………………………………………... IV:78 RISK ASSESSMENT – THE ANALYSIS PROCESS ……………………………………….. IV:85 OMISSION OF HAZARDS ………………….………………………………………………..… IV:92 REPETITIVE LOSS INITIATIVE ………………………………………………………………. IV:93 SECTION V PLAN MAINTENANCE DEVELOPMENT CHANGES ……………………………………………………………………… V:1 PROGRESS IN MITIGATION EFFORTS …………………………………..…………………… V:5 CHANGES IN PRIORITIES ……………………………………………………………………….. V:5 MONITORING …………………………………………………………………………..………….. V:6 EVALUATION ……………………………………………………………………………………..… V:7 UPDATING THE PLAN …………………………………………………………………………….. V:8 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT …………………………………………………………………… V:9 SECTION VI FORMAL ADOPTION ADOPTION RESOLUTIONS …………………………………………………………………….. VI:1 CERTIFIED MEETING MINUTES ………………………………………………….………….. VI:1 11

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2019 Update Page iii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION VII APPENDICES APPENDIX A LMS WORKING GROUP MEMBERS APPENDIX B HISTORICAL HAZARD EVENTS APPENDIX C REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES APPENDIX D PARTICIPATION APPENDIX E CRITICAL FACILITIES APPENDIX F GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND IMPLEMENTATION APPENDIX G MITIGATION INITIATIVES AND PROJECT PRIORITIZATION APPENDIX H FUNDING SOURCES APPENDIX I HAZARD MITIGATION ROLES APPENDIX J MANATEE COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PLAN APPENDIX K RECOMMENDED PROJECTIONS OF SEA LEVEL RISE IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION (CSAP) AND TAMPA BAY REGIONAL RESILIENCY ACTION PLAN 2022 (TBRPC) APPENDIX L GOVERNANCE 12

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2024 Update iv CURRENT OFFICIALS of MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Carol Ann Felts, District 1 Amanada Ballard, District 2 Tal Siddique, District 3 Mike Rahn, District 4 Robert McCann, District 5 Jason Bearden, Chair, At Large George W. Kruse, At Large County Commissioners Charlie Bishop County Administrator 13

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2024 Update v Preface This volume contains the Local Mitigation Strategy Plan (LMS) of Manatee County, Florida, as adopted by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. The source material used in the preparation of this volume was the Local Mitigation Strategy Plan, first adopted October 19, 1999, and resolutions subsequently adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. The source of each section is included in the Source note appearing either within the body of the text, or at the end thereof. By use of the Historical Evolution of the Plan, (appearing in the back of the Preface), the reader can locate any section of the Plan, as supplemented, and any subsequent ordinance included herein. Page Numbering System The page numbering system used in this volume is a prefix system. The numbers to the left of the colon or dash represents a certain section of the volume. The number to the right of the colon or dash represents the number of the page in that section. 14

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2024 Update vi HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF THE PLAN The tables below provide a complete account of the Plan’s historical evolution regarding both annual and 5-year updates to the Plan. The Adoption History Table allows users of the Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan to quickly and accurately determine which resolutions have been considered for each 5-year update. Res No.: Date Adopted Jurisdiction Purpose FDEM approval 98-84 05/05/1998 Manatee County Grant Award to Develop Unified LMS 99-249 10/19/1999 Manatee County Conception of LMS 04-231 09/14/2004 Manatee County 5-year Update 04-07 09/14/2004 City of Holmes Beach 5-year Update 04-068 09/20/2004 City of Palmetto 5-year Update 09-662 10/22/2009 City of Anna Maria Island 5-year Update 10-037 02/23/2010 Manatee County 5-year Update 03/10/2010 & 12/6/2010 10-02 03/23/2010 City of Holmes Beach 5-year Update 09/7/2010 10-13 04/14/2010 City f Bradenton 5-year Update 06/24/2010 10-762 03/18/2010 City of Bradenton Beach 5-year Update 06/24/2010 2010-14 04/05/2010 Town of Longboat Key 5-year Update 06/24/2010 2010-11 05/17/2010 City of Palmetto 5-year Update 06/24/2010 15-123 8/11/2015 Manatee County 5-year Update 07/15/2015 15-712 09/10/2015 City of Anna Maria 5-year Update 07/15/2015 15-33 09/09/2015 City f Bradenton 5-year Update 07/15/2015 2015-20 08/24/2015 City of Palmetto 5-year Update 07/15/2015 15-842 08/20/2015 City of Bradenton Beach 5-year Update 07/15/2015 15-08 09/22/2015 City of Holmes Beach 5-year Update 07/15/2015 2015-22 10/5/2015 Town of Longboat Key 5-year Update 07/15/2015 15

Manatee County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan 2024 Update vii 20-086 6/16/2020 Manatee County 5-year Update 05/04/2020 20-761 07/16/2020 City of Anna Maria 5-year Update 05/04/2020 20-58 07/22/2020 City f Bradenton 5-year Update 05/04/2020 2020-13 07/20/2020 City of Palmetto 5-year Update 05/04/2020 20-930 06/18/2020 City of Bradenton Beach 5-year Update 05/04/2020 20-15 8/18/2020 City of Holmes Beach 5-year Update 05/04/2020 2020-20 6/30/2020 Town of Longboat Key 5-year Update 05/04/2020 The Annual Update Summary Table summarizes revisions, amendments or updates to the Plan as part of each annual update cycle. Year Summary of revision to the Plan January 2028 January 2027 January 2026 January 2025 LMS Work Group List updated - updated Initiatives Priority List – updated maps – updated RLP list January 2024 LMS Work Group List updated - updated Initiatives Priority List – updated maps – updated RLP list January 2023 LMS Work Group List updated - updated Initiatives Priority List January 2022 LMS Work Group List updated - updated, Initiatives Priority List – updated data to reflect 2021 census numbers for County Profile January 2021 LMS Work Group List updated - updated Initiatives Priority List – updated maps – updated RLP list – updated Hazard Analysis January 2020 LMS Work Group List updated - updated Initiatives Priority List January 2019 LMS Work Group List updated - updated Initiatives Priority List – updated RLP List – updated 20 maps – updated 2 maps January 2018 LMS Work Group List updated- updated Initiatives Priority List – updated RLP List – updated Hazard Analysis – Sea Level Rise added, Critical Facilities List – updated