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City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 1 of 7 CITY OF BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 27, 2023 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 27, 2023. Present: Mayor Gene Brown; Vice Mayor and Councilwoman Ward I Jayne Kocher; Councilwoman Ward II Marianne Barnebey; Councilman Ward III Josh Cramer; Councilwoman Ward IV Lisa Gonzalez Moore; and Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman. City Officials: Rob Perry, City Administrator; Melanie Bevan, Police Chief; Tim Geer, Fire Chief; Jim McLellan, Public Works & Utilities Director; Robin Singer, Planning & Community Development Director; Nilsa Taylor, Administrative Services Director; Lance Williams, Finance Director; Karen Lanke, IT Director; Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney. The pre-meeting invocation was led by Fr. Richard Visconti with Christ Episcopal Church. (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) PROCLAMATIONS: a) Legislative: Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October 2023 Karen Lanke, IT Director, accepted the proclamation and said staff would educate employees and the community throughout the month of October on cybersecurity. PRESENTATIONS: a) Police: Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program Awards Melanie Bevan, Police Chief, explained that the Police Department must donate at least 25% of forfeiture funds received annually to community organizations and programs. She said this year the awards would be over and above the required 25% of forfeiture funds received. Chief Bevan was proud to present checks to the following community organizations: • $1,000 was awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County, Inc. • $2,000 - Bradenton Gladiators Football, Inc. • $2,000 was awarded to the Bradenton Police Department Explorer Post #1004 • $1,800 was awarded to Drug Free Manatee • $500 was awarded to the Humane Society of Manatee County • $1,000 was awarded to the Making an Impact, Inc. • $1,500 was awarded to the Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. dba Just for Girls • $2,000 was awarded to the New Manatee Broncos • $1,500 was awarded to the Pace Center for Girls • $1,000 was awarded to Replay Outreach, Inc. • $1,000 was awarded to the United Community Centers, Inc./13th Avenue Dream Center Approved by City Council October 11, 2023

City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 2 of 7 In turn, representatives accepted the awards and spoke briefly about their organizations. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Valerie Buchand, 1425 25 th Street, Sarasota, presented pictures depicting the existence of 4 th Street East many years ago. She also presented recent photographs that showed a house that was built where the road was in the past. Richard Thomas, 904 4 th Street East, voiced concerns with the City allowing a house to be built on what was once 4 th Street East. Rob Perry, City Administrator, explained he met with Mr. Thomas after speaking to Planning staff about the matter. He said there was not a readily available solution at the time, but would revisit the matter with staff and Mr. Thomas. As a retired police officer, Councilman Cramer recalled how difficult Mr. Thomas’ house was to find. So much so that officers had to add notes to the computer system on how to locate the house. Councilwoman Coachman urged staff to work with Mr. Thomas to possibly find a solution. CONSENT AGENDA: a) Administrative Services: Resolution 23-79 - Public Works Commercial Driver's License Bonus Program Amendment b) City Administration: Florida Department of Revenue - Revenue Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program 3 Year Agreement Renewal c) City Administration: Recommendation for Award for RFP 23-013EJ Strategic Planning Services d) City Administration: State of Florida Department of Commerce Grant Agreement Number HL220 e) Clerk: Minutes from the July 26, 2023 City Council Meeting f) Clerk: Minutes from the August 23, 2023 City Council Meeting g) Finance: Budget Adjustment BA23-15 h) Legislative: Agreement between the City of Bradenton and Realize Bradenton, Inc. i) Purchasing: Agreement Extension with Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. j) Purchasing: PB-23-024MK Odyssey Manufacturing Co. Agreement k) Purchasing: RFP-21-03RW Agreement Extension The Southern Group of Florida l) Public Works & Utilities: FDEP Grant Agreement 23PLN118 – Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan m) Public Works & Utilities: FDEP State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement WW4103A0 Staff pulled item (c) from the agenda to be presented to City Council at a later date. MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, AND D-M was made by Vice Mayor Kocher and seconded by Councilwoman Coachman. The motion passed 5-0. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS: a) Clerk: Ordinance 4016 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING

City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 3 of 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART 1, CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS, SUBPART B, RELATED LAWS, ARTICLE IV, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 4, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF FUND; AMENDING SECTION 7, PRE-RETIREMENT DEATH; AMENDING SECTION 16, MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 27, MILITARY SERVICE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT; AMENDING SECTION 28, PRIOR POLICE SERVICE; AMENDING SECTION 30, SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT COMPONENT FOR SPECIAL BENEFITS, CHAPTER 185 SHARE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing was opened. Those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. None came. The public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 4016 was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilman Cramer. The motion passed 5-0. b) Legal: Ordinance 4019 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE I, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 54-15, STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, PROHIBITING THE STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, INCLUDING PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF- WAY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT APPROVAL OF OWNER; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL AND/OR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 54-15; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS TO SECTION 54-15; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Scott Rudacille, City Attorney, explained that the passing of Ordinance 4019 would prohibit the storage of private property within the public rights-of-way and provide authority for staff to collect the property. He said there would be notice given for a first violation and 24 hours to clear their belongings. Councilwoman Coachman asked where the property would be stored until the belongings were collected by the owners. Attorney Rudacille said the property would be stored at the Police Department. Vice Mayor Kocher asked how long the City would store the property until disposal. Attorney Rudacille said the property would be held for 30 days. The public hearing was opened. Those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. None came. The public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 4019 was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilwoman Coachman. The motion passed 5-0. c) Legal: Ordinance 4020 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING

City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 4 of 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE I, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 54-7, SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Rudacille explained that signage in the public rights-of-way was already prohibited, however, Ordinance 4020 would allow for citing not only the person who placed the sign but also the person who would benefit from the signage. He added that the City would then be able to recover the costs of removing and disposing of the signage. Discussion: Flag signs and sandwich boards. Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director, explained that Code Enforcement staff were focused on collecting snipe-type signs. She said City staff would coordinate efforts with Manatee County staff to collect signs along the main arteries, such as Cortez Road and Manatee Avenue. The public hearing was opened. Those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. None came. The public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 4020 was made by Vice Mayor Kocher and seconded by Councilwoman Barnebey. The motion passed 5-0. d) Legal: Ordinance 4021 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART 1, CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS, SUBPART B, RELATED LAWS, ARTICLE III, FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, AMENDING SECTION 4, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 7, PRERETIREMENT DEATH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing was opened. Those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. None came. The public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 4021 was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilwoman Coachman. The motion passed 5-0. e) Fire: Ordinance 4022 - FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE I, II, AND III RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION; REVISING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE I, II, AND III, TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE FROM THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND TO CLEAN UP LANGUAGE AND CODE NUMBERS TO ALLOW EASIER READING AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHAPTER 42; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 5 of 7 The second reading and public hearing was scheduled for October 11, 2023. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL: a) City Administration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 23-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION CHART; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Perry announced that the last revision to the City’s organizational chart was in 2021. He said the proposed chart added a Digital, Media, Marketing, Events, and Public Information Specialist position as well as renaming the Assistant City Administrator position to Chief Operating Officer. He said the position would be more of a hands-on management approach to the day-to-day operations of the City. He concluded by recommending the promotion of Lance Williams, Finance Director, to the Chief Operating Officer position. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-80 was made by Vice Mayor Kocher and seconded by Councilman Cramer. The motion passed 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. COUNCIL REPORTS: Vice Mayor and Councilwoman Ward I Jayne Kocher: Vice Mayor Kocher gave her condolences to the families of Gretchen Platt and Louise Josie because of their recent passing. She spoke highly of their service to the community and noted they would be missed. Vice Mayor Kocher thanked Chief Bevan for the grant awards to community organizations. She noted the ripple effect those awards would have on the community. Vice Mayor Kocher said she recently attended the Sarasota Bay Estuary Board meeting, and the final report was completed regarding the status of Sarasota Bay. She was pleased to announce that the report showed recovery and new growth of sea grass beds. Councilwoman Ward II Marianne Barnebey: Councilwoman Barnebey reminded everyone to speak into the microphone during meetings. Councilwoman Barnebey announced the Manatee Seminole Club would be hosting a Florida State University (FSU) trivia night at Godson’s Pizza on September 30, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She said all of the proceeds would go towards scholarships for local students attending FSU. Councilman Ward III Josh Cramer: Councilman Cramer announced a ground-breaking ceremony would be held on October 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. for St. Stephen’s Episcopal School’s new S.T.E.A.M. Center. Councilman Cramer congratulated Joel King, Director of Operations with Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club, for his recent retirement. He spoke about Mr. King’s support for police officers and veterans.

City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 6 of 7 Councilman Cramer also thanked Chief Bevan for disbursing more than the required 25% of forfeiture funds required by Florida Statutes. He went on to thank Elba Viruet, Executive Assistant, for managing the grant program all year. Councilwoman Ward IV Lisa Gonzalez Moore: Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore thanked Vice Mayor Kocher for sharing the information from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Board and recommended including water quality in the City’s visioning process. Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore announced she met with Kim Richmond, Director of the 26 West Entrepreneurship Center, regarding growing the downtown area through encouraging entrepreneurs to open small businesses there. Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore said she enjoyed meeting with representatives from L&L Development Group regarding conceptual designs for the current City Hall site. She felt the meeting was very productive, positive, and exciting. Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman: Councilwoman Coachman agreed with Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore regarding the conceptual designs for the current City Hall site. Councilwoman Coachman also spoke on the importance of and effect the Forfeiture Grant Program Awards had on the community. Councilwoman Coachman announced she attended the Planning Retreat and Leadership Conference hosted by the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce and was looking forward to attending next year. As it related to citizen comments, Councilwoman Coachman urged staff to assist Mr. Thomas and Ms. Buchand in finding a solution to a very complicated situation. Councilwoman Coachman said she was contacted by several residents who were concerned with the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) plan to ease traffic congestion in the eastern part of the City. She urged Council to keep the residents as informed as possible during the road construction. Councilwoman Coachman requested speed limit signs to be replaced where missing and adding speed gauge signs throughout the City. Mayor Gene Brown: Mayor Brown also thanked Police Department staff for presenting the Forfeiture Grant Program Awards to a number of community organizations. Mayor Brown was pleased to see the number of community leaders that attended the retreat hosted by the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce. He felt the engagement of those leaders would help business owners become more engaged in the community. In regards to the final report presented to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Board, he spoke on the history of the Palma Sola Causeway and findings from Dr. David Tomasko, Executive Director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program. As Vice-Chair of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Mayor Brown said information was disseminated following meetings regarding the plans from the FDOT. He noted the

City Council Minutes – 9-27-2023 – T. Melton Page 7 of 7 meetings were poorly attended by citizens and encouraged the public to attend those meetings. He added that representatives from FDOT would like to meet with Councilmembers individually. Mayor Brown spoke highly of staff and City Council for working with integrity and being transparent. He commented on the several projects happening in the City. Vice Mayor Kocher added that on October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Bradenton Kiwanis Club would be presenting a marker at Bradenton Tropical Palms and invited everyone to attend. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: Ms. Singer announced staff had their first meeting with Stantec Consulting Services regarding the visioning process through the Planning Department. She said in the beginning of 2024, Stantec representatives would hold public meetings in each ward to collect recommendations from citizens and business stakeholders. Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer, thanked Council for their approval of the revised organizational chart and their support for him to be the Chief Operating Officer for the City. Jim McLellan, Director of Public Works and Utilities, provided an update for the Riverview Boulevard drainage project. He explained that the contractor said high tides are straddling the majority of the work day. He said the pipeline work was completed at 24 th Street West, and once the high tides moved to later in the afternoon, more of the project would be completed. Mr. McLellan expected the landscaping work on 33 rd Street Court West would be completed that week. Mr. Perry thanked Councilmembers for meeting with representatives from L&L Development Group regarding conceptual designs for the current City Hall site. He found the information to be valuable for the project to be a world-class development. Mr. Perry announced he had met with Jeff Burton, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director, a number of times, and the information he provided on potential projects and redevelopment was exciting. Mr. Perry announced he and Mayor Brown went to SeaPort Manatee and met with the Executive Director, Carlos Buqueras. He said their contributions to the City of Bradenton were significant in promoting tourism and new businesses. Mr. Perry congratulated the Fire Department on the grant they were awarded from Firehouse Subs for Hurst hydraulic rescue tools. Mr. Perry announced he met with International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Union representatives regarding sustainable solutions to the retiree health benefit plans. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio CD or DVD recording of the meeting is available upon request.

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

REVISED AGENDA

INVOCATION & PLEDGE

Fr. Richard Visconti with Christ Episcopal Church

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

1.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.

PROCLAMATIONS

a)

Legislative :

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Proclamation

3.

PRESENTATIONS

a)

Police :

Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program Awards

4.

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.

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

a)

Administrative Services :

Resolution 23-79 - Public Works Commercial Driver's License Bonus Program Amendment

Resolution 23-79

b)

City Administration :

Florida Department of Revenue - Revenue Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program 3 Year Agreement Renewal

2023 RISE Agreement Renewal

c)

City Administration :

Recommendation for Award for RFP 23-013EJ Strategic Planning Services

Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker Bid Package

d)

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET REVISED AGENDA INVOCATION & PLEDGE Fr. Richard Visconti with Christ Episcopal Church (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. PROCLAMATIONS a) Legislative: Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Proclamation 3. PRESENTATIONS a) Police: Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program Awards 4. 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. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a) Administrative Services: Resolution 23-79 - Public Works Commercial Driver's License Bonus Program Amendment Resolution 23-79 b) City Administration: Florida Department of Revenue - Revenue Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program 3 Year Agreement Renewal 2023 RISE Agreement Renewal c) City Administration: Recommendation for Award for RFP 23-013EJ Strategic Planning Services Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker Bid Package d) City Administration: State of Florida Department of Commerce Grant Agreement Number HL220 Grant Agreement Number HL220 1

e) Clerk: Minutes from the July 26, 2023 City Council Meeting 7-26-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes f) Clerk: Minutes from the August 23, 2023 City Council Meeting 8-23-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes g) Finance: Budget Adjustment BA23-15 Resolution BA23-15 and Budget Adjustment Form h) Legislative: Agreement between the City of Bradenton and Realize Bradenton, Inc. Realize Bradenton Agreement i) Purchasing: Agreement Extension with Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. Agreement Extension with Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. j) Purchasing: PB-23-024MK Odyssey Manufacturing Co. Agreement PB-23-024MK Odyssey Manufacturing Co. Agreement k) Purchasing: RFP-21-03RW Agreement Extension The Southern Group of Florida RFP-21-03RW The Southern Group Extension l) Public Works & Utilities: FDEP Grant Agreement 23PLN118 - Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan FDEP Grant Agreement 23PLN118 m) Public Works & Utilities: FDEP State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement WW4103A0 SRF Loan Agreement WW4103A0 6. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS a) Clerk: Ordinance 4016 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART 1, CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS, SUBPART B, RELATED LAWS, ARTICLE IV, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 4, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF FUND; AMENDING SECTION 7, PRE-RETIREMENT DEATH; AMENDING SECTION 16, MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS; AMENDING SECTION 27, MILITARY SERVICE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT; AMENDING SECTION 28, PRIOR POLICE SERVICE; AMENDING SECTION 30, SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT COMPONENT FOR SPECIAL BENEFITS, CHAPTER 185 SHARE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4016 Letter from Attorney Christiansen and Actuarial Report 2

b) Legal: Ordinance 4019 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE I, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 54-15, STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, PROHIBITING THE STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, INCLUDING PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT APPROVAL OF OWNER; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL AND/OR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 54-15; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS TO SECTION 54-15; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4019 c) Legal: Ordinance 4020 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE I, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 54-7, SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4020 d) Legal: Ordinance 4021 - SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART 1, CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS, SUBPART B, RELATED LAWS, ARTICLE III, FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, AMENDING SECTION 4, FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 7, PRERETIREMENT DEATH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4021 Letter from Attorney Christiansen and Actuarial Report e) Fire: Ordinance 4022 - FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE I, II, AND III RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION; REVISING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE I, II, AND III, TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE FROM THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND TO CLEAN UP LANGUAGE AND CODE NUMBERS TO ALLOW EASIER READING AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHAPTER 42; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4022 7. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL 3

a) City Administration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 23-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION CHART; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution 23-80 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. COUNCIL REPORTS 10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 11. 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 4:30 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 4

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 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. 5

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. 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 27, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Shelley DeZiel, Legislative ITEM TYPE: Proclamation AGENDA SECTION: PROCLAMATIONS SUBJECT: Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October 2023 SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasijudicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Proclamation recognizing the importance of cybersecurity. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Cybersecurity Awareness Proclamation 7

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 27, 2023 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 AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasijudicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: The Bradenton Police Department's 6th 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 $15,300 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 6th Annual Florida Contraband Forfeiture Grant Program are: $1,000 - Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County, Inc. $2,000 - Bradenton Gladiators Football, Inc. $2,000 - Bradenton Police Department Explorer Post #1004 $1,800 - Drug Free Manatee $ 500 - Humane Society of Manatee County 9

$1,000 - Making an Impact, Inc. $1,500 - Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. dba Just for Girls $2,000 - New Manatee Broncos $1,500 - Pace Center for Girls $1,000 - Replay Outreach, Inc. $1,000 - United Community Centers, Inc./13th Avenue Dream Center FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 10

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 27, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Nilsa Taylor, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: Resolution 23-79 - Public Works Commercial Driver's License Bonus Program Amendment SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Bonus Program for Public Works CDL holders, as amended. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasijudicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: The City of Bradenton, Public Works & Utilities, Solid Waste division, has been faced with a shortage of CDL drivers. This shortage has impacted employee retention and service to City residents. The bonus program provides an incentive to reward current and prospective employees who remain satisfactorily employed, to receive a CDL bonus. The program incentive will be offered from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. This amendment applies only to employees hired on or after October 1, 2022, and to existing employees approved to obtain a CDL between these same dates. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $20,000 program cost will be funded as follows: $10,000 will be funded by a one-time transfer from General Fund contingencies. $10,000 will be funded by a one-time transfer from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Attorney Scott Rudacille reviewed Resolution 23-79. 11

SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 23-79. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 23-79 12

CITY OF BRADENTON RESOLUTION NUMBER 23-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING A BONUS PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) HOLDERS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City of Bradenton has a shortage of CDL drivers; AND WHEREAS, the shortage has impacted employee retention and services; AND WHEREAS, The Bonus Program provides an incentive to reward CDL holders; AND WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt this resolution to reward current and prospective employees who remain satisfactorily employed, to receive a CDL bonus; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA: 1. The Bonus Program for Public Works CDL holders, as attached hereto, is hereby approved. 2. This resolution shall repeal and replace all prior resolutions in conflict herewith. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, WITH A QUORUM PRESENT AND VOTING ON THIS 27th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023. ATTEST: Tamara Melton Gene Brown CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott Rudacille CITY ATTORNEY 13

1 AMENDMENT #2 Guidelines Bonus Program for Public Works Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Holders Starting October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024 Purpose The purpose of the Bonus program for Public Works CDL holders is to provide an incentive award to both current and prospective employees. New hires and/or current employees who remain satisfactorily employed with the City for at least one full year are eligible to receive the bonus. The Bonus program incentive will be offered from October 1, 2022, through the end of business on September 30, 2024, subject to future needs and appropriations. THIS AMENDMENT APPLIES ONLY TO EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND TO EXISTING EMPLOYEES APPROVED TO OBTAIN A CDL BETWEEN THESE SAME DATES. Eligibility 1. Current Employees – A current employee who has been satisfactorily employed in a position requiring a CDL is eligible to receive a one (1) time bonus payment of $2,000 as follows: a) 0-1 year of service will receive two (2) payments in the sum of $1,000 each as follows: i. The first installment will be payable on the next regularly scheduled pay date, upon successful completion of a 6-month introductory period. ii. The second installment will be payable on the next regularly scheduled pay date upon successful employment of one (1) year. 2. Current employees who hold a CDL that is not required for their position, but receive premium pay for holding the license, are eligible to receive a one (1) time bonus payment of $1,000 as follows: a) 0-1 year of service will receive two (2) payments in the sum of $500 each as follows: i. The first installment will be payable on the next regularly scheduled pay date, upon successful completion of a 6-month introductory period. ii. The second installment will be payable on the next regularly scheduled pay date upon successful employment of one (1) year. Bonus Amount and Program Administration A. Bonus pay will be payable in a separate check. 14

2 B. Bonuses are considered supplemental wages and therefore are taxable as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). C. Eligible employees will receive a copy of the guidelines and an acknowledgment form for signatures. D. Bonus forms must be completed and submitted between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2024. E. Bonus payments will be made as defined in this guideline. F. Human Resources will monitor the use of the Bonus Program and will report to the City Administrator information on the use of the program. G. This is a one-time Bonus program. If the recipient of the CDL bonus leaves employment between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2024, and is then rehired, he/she will not be eligible to receive another bonus as a re-hire. H. Employees terminating employment (excludes retirement) within eighteen 18 months of hire date, will be responsible for reimbursing the City for the entire bonus. I. The hiring process will be fair and consistent with City of Bradenton policy and procedures. All candidates will be evaluated for employment without bias. All information regarding the hiring decision will remain strictly confidential. 15

3 J. Commercial Driver’s License Bonus Acknowledgement To be completed and submitted to HR for Payroll Processing We are pleased to offer you a CDL bonus of: (Please make the appropriate selection in each section) $2,000 $1,000 Bonus will be paid as follows for those in positions requiring a CDL: 2- $1,000 payments (employees with 0-1 year of service) o First installment - upon successful completion of a 6-month introductory period. o Second installment - upon successful employment of one (1) year. Bonus will be paid as follows for those in positions not requiring a CDL but receiving premium pay: 2- $500 payments (employees with 0-1 year of service) o First installment - upon successful completion of a 6-month introductory period. o Second installment - upon successful employment of one (1) year. 16

4 All Bonus pay is taxable, as defined by the IRS. In the event that you leave the City of Bradenton within eighteen 18 months of your date of hire, you will be responsible for reimbursing the City for the entire bonus. By signing this agreement, you agree that you have read and understand the terms and conditions of the Bonus program guidelines. You authorize the City of Bradenton to make the deductions, in full, from any severance and/or other final pay you may receive upon termination of employment (excludes retirement). In the event that your final paycheck does not fully satisfy the debt you owe, you agree to pay any and all reasonable collection, interest, and attorney fees that may be associated with the collection and settlement of the debt. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Employee Print Name: Date: Employee Signature: Date: Supervisor/Manager Signature: Date: Department Director: Date: HR USE: Date Received Verified Position Date Sent to Payroll Approved: Human Resources Manager City Administrator or Designee Payroll 17

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.b Item Cover Page DATE: September 27, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Ackles, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Agreement AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: Florida Department of Revenue - Revenue Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program 3 Year Agreement Renewal SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval for execution by Mayor CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasijudicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Renewal of the Florida Department of Revenue - Revenue Information Sharing and Exchange (RISE) Program 3 year Agreement for administration of Local Business Taxes. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve 2023 RISE Agreement renewal. ATTACHMENTS: 2023 RISE Agreement Renewal 18

GT-400210 R. 01/16 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. Info