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BCC-Regular

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · County government meeting record

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BCC-Regular will consider modification no. 1 to hurricane loss mitigation contract

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners will consider a packed agenda on September 8, 2026, featuring public hearings on land development codes, solid waste fee revisions, and capital improvement appropriations, alongside numerous consent items covering contracts, grants, and advisory board appointments.

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Residents are impacted by upcoming public hearings on development regulations, solid waste disposal fees, infrastructure projects, and property acquisitions that shape local services and county spending.

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    Commented on correspondence with the County Commissioners and County Administrator, and the Gulf Gate Gold Course.

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  • Commented on the Gulf Gate Golf Course.

    Commissioner Kathy Butler, Teri Moore, Carl Jenks, Stephen Guffanti, Peter Pauley, Rean Wegley, Matthew Montavon, Michele Guffanti, Robert Wright, and Miguel Rivera

  • Commented on the Gulf Gate Golf Course, amendment to County Administrator's contract, Lorraine Road expansion, and Palmer Ranch East.

    Commissioner Martin Hyde

  • Commented on correspondence with the County Commissioners and County Administrator, and the Gulf Gate Gold Course.

    Commissioner Julie London

  • Commented on East Manasota Beach Road.

    Commissioner Vicki Eggleston, Kelly Bauman, and Jim Ulatowski

  • Commented on having a target number for funding during budget talks.

    Commissioner Commissioner Knight

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BCC-Regular

September 8, 2026

9:00 a.m.

MINUTES

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER

4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL

COMMISSION CHAMBER

VENICE, FLORIDA

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2

Teresa Mast, District 1

Tom Knight, District 3

Also present were:

Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator

Joshua Moye, County Attorney

Karen E. Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

Sarah Cooper, Deputy Clerk

Mandy Houston, Deputy Clerk

Note: Commissioner Neunder was absent from the meeting.

(09:00 a.m.)

INVOCATION

Solid Waste Director Brian Usher

(09:02 a.m.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Megan Kathleen Lucia, Specialist, United States Army

(09:02 a.m.)

PROCLAMATIONS

National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week

Hunger Action Month

(09:12 a.m.)

PRESENTATIONS

Honoring 9/11 with Norm Schimmel

(09:17 a.m.)

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Items submitted : A copy of a presentation and a copy of a statement

Kathy Butler, Teri Moore, Carl Jenks, Stephen Guffanti, Peter Pauley, Rean Wegley, Matthew Montavon, Michele Guffanti, Robert Wright, and Miguel Rivera commented on the Gulf Gate Golf Course. (See Item 22 later this meeting.)

Martin Hyde commented on the Gulf Gate Golf Course, amendment to County Administrator's contract, Lorraine Road expansion, and Palmer Ranch East. (See Items 22, 36, 39, and 40 later this meeting.)

Julie London commented on correspondence with the County Commissioners and County Administrator, and the Gulf Gate Gold Course. (See Item 22 later this meeting.)

BCC-Regular

September 8, 2026

ACTION AGENDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER 4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL COMMISSION CHAMBER VENICE, FLORIDA

9:00 a.m.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS

PRESENTATIONS

NO ACTION TAKEN

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

CONSENT SECTION:

APPROVED

2.

BREEZE TRANSIT To approve Modification No.1 to the Florida Department of Emergency Management Contract No. B0248, the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Grant Agreement for Project No. DEM-HL00115 to extend the Agreement to September 30, 2026, and revise the line-item budget amounts.

APPROVED/AUTHORIZED

3.

CAPITAL PROJECTS To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the agreements for continuing professional consulting services pertaining to construction engineering and inspection services for transportation and stormwater, for a five-year period, with the following vendors:

A.

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-01);

B.

CDM Smith Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-02);

C.

DRMP, Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-03);

D.

Egis USA, Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-04).

RATIFIED

4.

COMMISSION SERVICES To ratify the previously issued proclamation for:

A.

National Senior Center Month;

B.

Living in Abundance: A Legacy of Giving Day.

APPROVED/AUTHORIZED

5.

EMERGENCY SERVICES To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with Various Vendors under Cooperative Purchase 2217 for emergency medical, safety and rescue equipment in a cumulative amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

APPROVED/AUTHORIZED

6.

GENERAL SERVICES To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group, through Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., under Cooperative Purchase No. 2212, to provide automobiles, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, with related equipment and accessories, in a cumulative amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

APPOINTED

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| | | | --- | --- | | September 8, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. |

ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER

4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL

COMMISSION CHAMBER

VENICE, FL

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2

Teresa Mast, District 1

Tom Knight, District 3

Joe Neunder, District 4

| | | --- | | [INVOCATION](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) |

| | | --- | | [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) |

| | | --- | | [PROCLAMATIONS](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week<br>Hunger Action Month |

| | | --- | | [PRESENTATIONS](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | Honoring 9/11 with Norm Schimmel |

| | | --- | | [NOTE:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | The Board may break for lunch, and as needed throughout the day. Attendees interested in specific agenda items should plan accordingly. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 1. | [OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) – (Three-minute time limit per person.) | | | This time is reserved for persons desiring to comment on items not scheduled for a public hearing. Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. Comments on scheduled agenda items will be heard first, followed by up to 5 speakers related to topics not on the advertised agenda. Any remaining speaker cards will be held for the final Open to the Public session at the end of the meeting. |

| | | --- | | [CONSENT SECTION:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | All matters listed under the Consent Section are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a Commissioner, the item(s) will be considered at the end of the Consent Section. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 2. | [BREEZE TRANSIT](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve Modification No.1 to the Florida Department of Emergency Management Contract No. B0248, the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Grant Agreement for Project No. DEM-HL00115 to extend the Agreement to September 30, 2026, and revise the line-item budget amounts. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 3. | [CAPITAL PROJECTS](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the agreements for continuing professional consulting services pertaining to construction engineering and inspection services for transportation and stormwater, for a five-year period, with the following vendors:<br>1. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-01)<br>2. CDM Smith Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-02)<br>3. DRMP, Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-03)<br>4. Egis USA, Inc. (Contract No. SR 2844-04) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 4. | [COMMISSION SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To ratify the previously issued proclamation for:<br>1. National Senior Center Month;<br>2. Living in Abundance: A Legacy of Giving Day. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 5. | [EMERGENCY SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with Various Vendors under Cooperative Purchase 2217 for emergency medical, safety and rescue equipment in a cumulative amount not to exceed budgeted funds. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 6. | [GENERAL SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with 72 Hour LLC dba National Auto Fleet Group, through Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc., under Cooperative Purchase No. 2212, to provide automobiles, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, with related equipment and accessories, in a cumulative amount not to exceed budgeted funds. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 7. | [HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To appoint Natasha Busby to fill an expired three-year term on the Human Services Advisory Council as a Citizen-At-Large representative, effective through June 2029. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 8. | [HUMAN RESOURCES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve a collective bargaining agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local #1701, covering the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 9. | [OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To adopt a resolution relating to the write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable for Emergency Services, Public Utilities, Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Libraries and Historical Resources, and Governmental Relations in the amount of $5,808,506.57. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 10. | [PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve a License Agreement with Mullets Aluminum Products, Inc. for an approximately 3,865 square foot encroachment on The Legacy Trail for a one-year term, in the amount of $2,938.33. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 11. | [PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Sarasota Sharks, Inc. for the use, operations, and management of the Aquatic Center at Potter Park, amending the term of the Lease, updating the maintenance responsibilities, providing natural disaster contingencies, and increasing the annual reimbursement amount to Lessee to $276,000.00 for fiscal year 2026 with annual adjustments as determined by the Consumer Price Index. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 12. | [PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve the Sixth Amendment to the Contract for Sale and Purchase for real property located at 2401 Ashton Road, Sarasota with Peter M. Morton, Individually and as Trustee of the Peter M. Morton Revocable Living Trust Dated March 15, 1999, to allow the transaction to proceed to Closing subject to a Title Defect consisting in a gap/overlap in a portion of the northern boundary line. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 13. | [PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | 1. To adopt a resolution amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2025-164) to add the S. River Road Porpoise Property NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up as Project No. 85696;<br>2. To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2026-079, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding for Capital Improvement Program Project No. 85696 – S. River Road Porpoise Property NPP Land Acquisition and Start-Up Project in the amount of $1,968,275.00;<br>3. To adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of approximately 7.01 acres of real property located at S. River Road, Englewood, FL 34223 from Porpoise Land Trust, LLC, in the amount of $1,550,000.00, authorizing the execution of the contract for sale and purchase, and authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the closing, and providing for applicability and an effective date. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 14. | [PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To appoint Steve Schadt to fill an expired three-year term on the Coastal Advisory Committee, as an at large member, effective through June 2029. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 15. | [PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | 1. To appoint John Wiseman to serve a three-year term on the Development Services Advisory Committee as a Licensed General Contractor (Commercial) representative, effective through September 2029; <br>2. To appoint Keith Povich to serve a three-year term on the Development Services Advisory Committee as a Licensed Residential representative, effective through September 2029; <br>3. To appoint Craig Holliday to serve a three-year term on the Development Services Advisory Committee as a Licensed Residential representative, effective through September 2029. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 16. | [SHERIFF](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment 2026-080, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding from the Institute of Police Technology and Management for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety High Visibility Enforcement and Support Program for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office to conduct overtime high visibility education and enforcement operations in the amount of $39,366.00. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 17. | [TAX COLLECTOR](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To order the tax roll to be extended prior to completion of the Value Adjustment Board hearings, pursuant to Section 197.323, Florida Statute. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 18. | [TRANSPORTATION](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | ​​​To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute continuing professional consulting service agreements for engineering services for fixed-span bridge rehabilitation, repair, and inspection, with the following vendors for five years: <br>1. ​Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) – SR 2849-01 <br>2. ​Ayres Associates Inc. – SR 2849-02 <br>3. ​Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. – SR 2849-03 <br>4. ​DRMP, Inc. – SR 2849-04 <br>5. ​Patel, Greene and Associates, LLC. – SR 2849-05​​ |

| | | | --- | --- | | 19. | [CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To ratify and approve the Warrants dated August 10, 2026, through August 21, 2026, in the amount of $55,784,957.01, as detailed in the voucher packets filed in the Finance Department. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 20. | [CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) | | To approve the Minutes of the meeting dated August 21, 2026. |

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  • Agenda item 1Public hearingsNo recorded outcome

    BCC-Regular will consider public comments from persons desiring to comment on items not scheduled for a public hearing.

    BCC-Regular will consider public comments during open to the public

  • Agenda item 2Budget and financeNo recorded outcome

    BCC-Regular will consider to approve Modification No.1 to the Florida Department of Emergency Management Contract No. B0248 to extend the agreement to September 30, 2026.

    BCC-Regular will consider modification no. 1 to hurricane loss mitigation contract

  • Agenda item 3ContractsNo recorded outcome

    BCC-Regular will consider to approve and authorize the county administrator, or designee, to execute agreements for continuing professional consulting services pertaining to construction engineering and inspection services for transportation and stormwater with four vendors for a five-year period.

    BCC-Regular will consider continuing professional consulting services agreements for transportation and stormwater

  • Agenda item APublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    CUTSINGER

    Department: PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

  • Agenda item 4ProclamationsNo recorded outcome

    | [COMMISSION SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) |

  • Agenda item BPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    Workshop Fees.

    Department: PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES · Topics: fees

  • Agenda item 5Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

    BCC-Regular will consider to approve the expenditure authorization form and authorize the county administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with various vendors under cooperative purchase 2217 for emergency medical, safety and rescue equipment in a cumulative amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

    BCC-Regular will consider emergency medical, safety and rescue equipment purchases

  • Agenda item 6Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

    BCC-Regular will consider to approve the expenditure authorization form and authorize the county administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with 72 hour llc dba national auto fleet group, through alan jay automotive management, inc., under cooperative purchase no. 2212, to provide automobiles, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, with related equipment and accessories.

    BCC-Regular will consider fleet vehicle purchases through cooperative purchase no. 2212

  • Agenda item CPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    To approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Three Rivers Stewardship District for the construction of and right of way acquisition for Lorra

    Department: PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

  • Agenda item 7AppointmentNo recorded outcome

    | [HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1970&doctype=1#) |

  • Agenda item DPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    ine Road (Clark to Knights Trail) Segment B in the amount of $21,553,052.00.

    Department: PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES · Topics: roads, land use

  • Agenda item 8ContractsNo recorded outcome

    BCC-Regular will consider to approve a collective bargaining agreement with amalgamated transit union local #1701, covering the period of october 1, 2026, through september 30, 2027.

    BCC-Regular will consider collective bargaining agreement with amalgamated transit union local #1701

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