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Authorization to Issue a Piggyback Purchase Order for Two (2) Infilled Synthetic Turf Systems for Property Management Department at Premier Sports Complex, David Arbalaez Montoya,
Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to Erickson Marine Corporation for One (1), 30’ Contender Step Hull Rescue Vessel with Custom Modifications for Emergency Response’s,
Execution of Agreement No. 25-R088187LP for Professional Design Services for Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility, Sidney Seymour, Project Manager – District 5
$99,999.99 · Proposal for Settlement in the Amount of $99,999.99 to Manatee County in Manatee County Circuit Court Case, Moises Hernandez Claros v.
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Authorize issuance of a Piggyback Purchase Order for two infilled synthetic turf systems for Premier Sports Complex - Voted no; the record reports passed.
Authorize issuance of a Piggyback Purchase Order for two infilled synthetic turf systems for Premier Sports Complex
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Voted no
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BOCC Regular February 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting - 9:00 AM County Administration Building, 1st Floor Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.)
Invocation led by Reverend Brock Patterson, Longboat Island Chapel
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Julia Drackett, Worksite Wellness Manager, in honor of her grandfather, Sergeant Charles "Chuck" W. Haskett, who served in the United States Army Air Force
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Updates to Agenda - February 10, 2026
Updates to Agenda - February 12, 2026
Updates to Agenda - February 13, 2026
E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)
Pass - A motion was made by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and carried 7-0, to approve the following Proclamations:
1. First Biblical Baptist Churches Grand Reopening and Rededication Ceremony
25. Black History Month
F. REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda)
Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for discussion and vote following the approval of the Consent Agenda.
Items 4, 5, 6, 11, 15, and 16 - pulled by Commissioner McCann
G. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only)
Each person wishing to speak to Consent Agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes per item; provided, however, that each person will be limited to speaking for a total of ten (10) minutes regardless of the number of items being discussed.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Attorney
2. Proposal for Settlement in the Amount of $99,999.99 to Manatee County in Manatee County Circuit Court Case, Moises Hernandez Claros v. Manatee County, Case No. 2025-CA-1898. Monahan
Financial Management
3. Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-046 and Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-050, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
7. Execution of Agreement No. 26-R089018ED for Tree Removal Services, Carmine DeMilio, Property Management Deputy Director, and Jeff Bare, Contracted Services Team Manager - Countywide
8. Execution of Work Assignment No. 2025-10 to Agreement No. 22-R079384ED for the SeaPort Manatee Resilience Plan, Sherri Swanson, Ecological Services Division Manager - District 1
Government Relations
9. Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program, Clarke Davis, Public Works Deputy Director - Multi-District
10. Authorization to Apply for Funding from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gopher Tortoise Habitat Management Assistance Funding Program, Charlie Hunsicker, Districts 1 and 3
12. ITEM DELETED FROM THE AGENDA - Consent to enter into Development Agreement for "Project Phoenix", and authorizing execution of the Development Agreement, Stephanie Garrison, Government Relations Director - District 5
21. Execution of Amended and Restated Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan Grant Agreement between the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the County of Manatee, Edrick Sweeting, Grant Supervisor – CDBG-DR, and Michele Davis, Grant Division Manager - Countywide
Property Management
13. Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from AMH Development, LLC, for properties located at Lorraine Road, Bradenton, Florida 34211, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5
Public Safety
17. Execution of Purchase Agreement #PL274 with the Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc., for the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Program, Thu Le, Health Information Services Manager - Countywide Stratton
Public Works
18. Execution of Agreement for Capital Contribution and Impact Fee Credits with McClure Properties, Ltd. For Signalization Improvements, Scott May, P.E., County Engineer – District 1 Hodges
I. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Pass - A motion was made by Commissioner Rahn, and seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the changes incorporated in the Agenda Update Memorandum, with deletion of Items 4, 5, 6, 11, 15 and 16 (separate action). The motion carried 7-0.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Tal Siddique, District 3 – Chair
Amanda Ballard, District 2 – First Vice Chair
Carol Ann Felts, District 1
Mike Rahn, District 4
Robert McCann, District 5
George W. Kruse, At Large
Jason Bearden, At Large
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Charlie Bishop, County Administrator
Pamela D’Agostino, County Attorney
Manatee County Administration Building
Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor
1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
9:00 A.M. - February 17, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Third Revised Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.)
Invocation led by Reverend Brock Patterson, Longboat Island Chapel
C.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Julia Drackett, Worksite Wellness Manager, in honor of her grandfather, Sergeant Charles "Chuck" W. Haskett, who served in the United States Army Air Force
D.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Updates to Agenda - February 10, 2026
Updates to Agenda - February 12, 2026
Updates to Agenda - February 13, 2026
28 meeting items captured. The published sources do not prove this is the complete docket.
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AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Department: AWARDS
REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda)
Department: CALL TO ORDER
CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only)
Department: CALL TO ORDER
Proposal for Settlement in the Amount of $99,999.99 to Manatee County in Manatee County Circuit Court Case, Moises Hernandez Claros v.
$99,999.99 · Department: Financial Management
Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-046 and Budget Amendment B-26-050, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Department: Financial Management · Topics: budget · Staff lead: Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Authorization to Issue a Piggyback Purchase Order for Two (2) Infilled Synthetic Turf Systems for Property Management Department at Premier Sports Complex, David Arbalaez Montoya,
Department: Financial Management · Staff lead: David Arbalaez Montoya, Project Manager
Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to Erickson Marine Corporation for One (1), 30’ Contender Step Hull Rescue Vessel with Custom Modifications for Emergency Response’s,
Department: Financial Management · Staff lead: Matthew Case, Fleet Services Division Manager
Execution of Agreement No. 25-R088187LP for Professional Design Services for Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility, Sidney Seymour, Project Manager – District 5
Department: Financial Management · Staff lead: Sidney Seymour, Project Manager
Execution of Agreement No. 26-R089018ED for Tree Removal Services, Carmine DeMilio, Property Management Deputy Director, and Jeff Bare, Contracted Services Team Manager -
Department: Financial Management · Staff lead: Carmine DeMilio, Property Management Deputy Director
Execution of Work Assignment No. 2025-10 to Agreement No. 22-R079384ED for the SeaPort Manatee Resilience Plan, Sherri Swanson, Ecological Services Division Manager - District 1
Department: Government Relations · Topics: climate resilience, procurement · Staff lead: Sherri Swanson, Ecological Services Division Manager
Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding from the U.S.
Department: Government Relations · Topics: land use · Staff lead: Clarke Davis, Public Works Deputy Director
Authorization to Apply for Funding from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gopher Tortoise Habitat Management Assistance Funding Program, Charlie Hunsicker,
Department: Government Relations · Topics: conservation land
Consent to enter into Economic Stimulus Public/Private Development Agreement for "Project Grace", and authorizing execution of the Economic Development Agreement, Stephanie
Department: Government Relations · Topics: land use, local-government, procurement · Staff lead: Stephanie Garrison, Government Relations Director
ITEM DELETED FROM THE AGENDA - Consent to enter into Development Agreement for "Project Phoenix", and authorizing execution of the Development Agreement, Stephanie Garrison,
Department: Government Relations · Topics: land use, procurement · Staff lead: Stephanie Garrison, Government Relations Director
Execution of Amended and Restated Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan Grant Agreement between the US Department of Housing and Urban
Department: Property Management · Topics: housing, land use, procurement · Staff lead: Edrick Sweeting, Grant Supervisor
Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from AMH Development, LLC, for properties located at Lorraine Road, Bradenton, Florida 34211, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division
Department: Public Safety · Topics: roads, land use, public-safety · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
Approval for staff to Secure the Doors and Windows located at 3817 71st Terrace East, Sarasota - Steven and Matthew Crittenden, CE2505-0533, Jodie Fiske, Public Safety Director -
Department: Public Safety · Topics: public-safety · Staff lead: Jodie Fiske, Public Safety Director
Approval for staff to Secure the Perimeter of the Pool located at 3817 71st Terrace East, Sarasota - Steven and Matthew Crittenden, CE2511-0350, Jodie Fiske, Public Safety Director
Department: Public Safety · Topics: public-safety · Staff lead: Jodie Fiske, Public Safety Director
Execution of Purchase Agreement #PL274 with the Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc., for the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Program, Thu Le, Health Information
Department: Public Works · Topics: healthcare, procurement · Staff lead: Thu Le, Health Information Services Manager
J. Official meeting record item K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Execution of Agreement for Capital Contribution and Impact Fee Credits with McClure Properties, Ltd. For Signalization Improvements, Scott May, P.E., County Engineer – District 1
Department: Public Works · Topics: fees, procurement
REGULAR
Department: Community and Veterans Services
Adoption of Resolution R-26-006, reinstating, and amending the Manatee County Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB), including membership categories and operations; repealing and
Department: Community and Veterans Services · Topics: local-government · Staff lead: Dr. Syna Johnson, Chief
Adoption of Resolution R-26-017, establishing the Animal Services Technical Advisory Board (ASTAB) to provide technical expertise in support of the Animal Services Advisory Board and Manatee County Animal Welfare Division.
Department: Financial Management · Topics: local-government · Staff lead: Division. Dr. Syna Johnson, Chief
Budget 101 Meetings Update, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Stephanie Garrison, Director of Government Relations
Department: Government Relations · Topics: budget · Staff lead: Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Presentation/Update on Manatee County Day, Brent Anderson, Government Relations Manager - Countywide
Department: Government Relations · Staff lead: Brent Anderson, Government Relations Manager
ITEM DEFERRED TO MARCH 3, 2026 - Strategic Plan Progress Update
Department: Property Management
Execution of a Non-Binding Letter of Intent between Manatee County and Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc., for the properties located at 907 and 1003 63rd Avenue East,
Department: Property Management · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
N. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed)
ITEM DEFERRED TO MARCH 3, 2026 - Bishop Animal Shelter, Michelle Wehrle, Construction Services Manager, and Angela Honts and Project Manager
Department: Property Management · Staff lead: Michelle Wehrle, Construction Services Manager
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