City Council Meeting

3-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 1 of 6 CITY OF BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2026 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, March 11, 2026. Present: Mayor Gene Brown; Vice Mayor Ward I Jayne Kocher; Councilwoman Ward II Marianne Barnebey; Councilman Ward III Kemp Schuessler; Councilwoman 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; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director; Karen Lanke, IT Director; Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney. The pre-meeting invocation was led by Pastor Don Sturiano with Kingdom Life Christian Church. (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gene Brown at 8:31 a.m. PROCLAMATIONS a) Legislative: Irish American Heritage Month Councilwoman Barnebey read the proclamation and presented it to Norman McEvoy from the Ancient Order of Hibernians organization. PRESENTATIONS John Agnelli, Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives with the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County, introduced one of the local Youth of the Year 2026-2027 award winners, Shalynn Johnson. Ms. Johnson recited her speech and announced that she was scheduled to compete in the regional competition for Youth of the Year in April. CITIZEN COMMENTS Kimla Murrell, 521 12 th Avenue West, apologized for her previous comments at the January 28, 2026, City Council meeting regarding issues scheduling an event. Floyd Rome, 1413 16 th Street East, spoke about code enforcement issues in his neighborhood. He added that he would like to find a way to connect local government with the community and youth. Approved by City Council April 8, 2026

3-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 2 of 6 Thelisa Rome, 1413 16th Street East, stated code enforcement towed her mother’s cars, and she received violations for her yard. She inquired about assistive programs and requested that information be given to residents. Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer, spoke about the available programs and the process of code enforcement violations. Mayor Brown stated that code violations were given across the entire City and enforcement was not focused on a specific neighborhood. Scott Rudacille, City Attorney, commented that the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate was able to reduce code violation fines when requested and then spoke about the processes. Councilwoman Coachman said she would like code enforcement officers to give residents more time to correct violations and recommended further community engagement before violations were issued. Rob Perry, City Administrator, requested that Planning and Community Development staff develop a tactical plan to work out the logistics of code enforcement. The meeting was recessed at 9:29 a.m. and reconvened at 9:37 a.m. CONSENT AGENDA a) City Administration: Courtyard by Marriott - Transactional Documents for Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease b) City Administration: Resolution 26-24 - Revised Disposition of Surplus City Owned Real Property Policy c) Clerk: Minutes from the February 11, 2026, City Council Meeting d) Clerk: Minutes from the February 25, 2026, City Council Meeting e) Event Review Committee: Pina Colada Fest f) Planning & Community Development: Resolution 26-29 - Setting the Public Hearing Time for Ordinance 4069 g) Police: Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Request - Community Partnership Programs h) Police: Forfeiture Funds Expense Request - Night Sights i) Public Works & Utilities: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24PLN41 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the City of Bradenton Adaption Plan Amendment j) Public Works & Utilities: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No 23PLN118 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the City of Bradenton Vulnerability Assessment k) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order 1 for Water Main Improvements FY 2025 South of Manatee High School l) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Ironwood Water Main Improvements Construction Inspection Services m) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Southwest Ward 5 Drainage Improvements

3-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 3 of 6 n) Purchasing: Second Contract Amendment to PB-22-028NT with Interacid North America Inc. o) Purchasing: Term Contract for Golf Course Chemicals and Fertilizers with Rentokil North America, Inc. p) Purchasing: Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services - East Zone with Wilhelm Brothers, Inc. q) Purchasing: Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services - West Zone with Wilhelm Brothers, Inc. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Councilwoman Coachman. The motion passed 5-0. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS a) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4066 - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED TO COASTAL DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, POLICY 1.2.1 AND OMITTING POLICY 1.2.2 ADDRESSING LAND USE AND DENSITY IN THE COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director, provided information about Ordinance 4066, and said the state did not suggest any changes following the transmittal. Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore pointed out that any future developments had to seek approval from City Council so they could address density and evacuation plans. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 4066 was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore and seconded by Councilman Schuessler. The motion passed 5-0. b) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE NO. 4069 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BRADENTON LAND USE REGULATIONS AND FORM BASED CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY SECTION 397.487, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS TO CREATE A NEW SECTION 4.3.15 RELATING TO CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 12 OF THE FORM BASED CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4.7 OF THE FORM BASED CODE RELATING TO SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND USES WITHIN

3-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 4 of 6 TRANSECT ZONES; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.3.6 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO GROUP CARE HOMES AND GROUP CARE FACILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3.2 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO STANDARD LAND USE ATLAS DISTRICT REGULATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, TABLE 3.2.1.1 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS/PERMITTED USES AND SPECIAL USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Singer explained Ordinance 4066 would update the City’s Code of Ordinances revising permitting conditional usages related to recovery residences. She said the revisions were in response to state statutes that cities must address recovery residences and provide reasonable accommodations. Mr. Rudacille stated that the City’s definition of certified recovery residences was directly from the state statute. He said each facility should have a certificate of compliance from the state and a certified administrator. He explained that the state statute requested that the City have a process to approve certified recovery residences and establish a process for requests for reasonable accommodations. Mayor Brown asked how parking would be addressed. Ms. Singer explained parking would be addressed in the same fashion as residential units. Mr. Rudacille clarified that the definition of a group care home was six people or less. If there were more than six people, he continued, the request would be classified as a group care facility and that would require special use permit approval. Vice Mayor Kocher asked if a stipulation could be added that the owners of the recovery homes be required to an annual compliance inspection. Mr. Rudacille said he would investigate that because the recovery homes were state regulated. Tim Geer, Fire Chief, stated some of the operations were regulated under the Florida Department of Health. He added that when the fire department receives a notice of a facility request, that promotes a change of use and then allows the fire department to hold annual inspections. The public hearing was opened, and those who wished to speak were invited to the podium. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. The second reading and public hearing were scheduled for March 25, 2026. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL a) City Administration: Emergency Procurement Report Mr. Perry explained that an emergency Public Works expenditure on February 25, 2026, was for a sewer repair that was performed by Woodruff and Sons on 1 st Avenue West and 15 th Street West.

3-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 5 of 6 b) City Administration: Temporary Easement Agreements for T-Mobile South and Verizon Wireless. Mr. Perry requested Council approval of temporary access agreements with T-Mobile South and Verizon Wireless. He explained that the elevated water tank on 59 th Street West was scheduled for repairs, and the cellular carriers were required to remove their equipment temporarily. In order for the companies to access the equipment, he continued, the City must grant temporary access. Mr. Rudacille stated that the agreements were prepared by his office. MOTION TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENTS WITH T-MOBILE SOUTH, LLC AND CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME was made by Councilwoman Barnebey and seconded by Vice Mayor Kocher. The motion passed 5-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Tiffany Shadik, Public Information Manager, presented a Quarterly Capital Projects update. The report provided a snapshot of the City’s current infrastructure projects and details. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Coachman said she enjoyed the Back to Angola Festival because the event provided so much culture and history. She thanked all of City staff that helped with the City’s progress. Vice Mayor Kocher reminded everyone of all the events in Bradenton and that the Pittsburgh Pirates still had spring training games to attend. She finished her comments with an Irish blessing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Councilwoman Barnebey thanked everyone who helped plant the seedlings in the butterfly garden at Lewis Park. She said the official grand opening was scheduled for the summer. She announced several events including the Service Club of Manatee’s Boots and Bling Gala on March 14, 2026, and the Manatee River Garden Club Flower Show on March 13 and 14, 2026. She finished her comments with an Irish joke and wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Councilman Schuessler expressed his happiness with the City’s progress with projects associated to the “Face It, Fix It” campaign. He acknowledged the City’s benefit to the four million dollars in Federal Community Project funding secured by Congressman Vern Buchanan. He attended the Back to Angola Festival and commented on the beauty of Mineral Springs Park. He announced that he attended the Village of the Arts Wonderwall event that turned the neighborhood into a living canvas for the weekend. He shared his appreciation for all those that make the City’s progress possible. Councilwoman Gonzalez Moore appreciated everyone’s support for the Back to Angola Festival. She and Mayor Brown attended community meetings at Braden Castle and River Isles and noted that the Ward 4 community meeting was scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. She informed Ms. Singer that she received praise for Planning staff.

3-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – J. Griffith Page 6 of 6 Mayor Brown thanked Bradenton Police Department and all those involved with locating a missing person. He reminded everyone that the BAM!fest was scheduled for March 28, 2026, and said he enjoyed the well-attended Back to Angola Festival. He announced that the PACE Center for Girls Lucky Ducky Race for PACE was scheduled for April 11, 2026, and shared his excitement for the City Council Workshop at 1:00 p.m. where representatives from Dover, Kohl & Partners would present an Economic Development Action Plan. He expressed his sympathy to the Carlock family for the recent passing of John Carlock. Mayor Brown concluded by wishing his wife, Gina Brown, a happy birthday. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Gene Brown at 10:55 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, March 11, 2026

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

1.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE

Pastor Don Sturiano with Kingdom Life Christian Church

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

2.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

a)

Legislative : Irish American Heritage Month

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Irish American Heritage Proclamation

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PRESENTATIONS

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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.

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CONSENT AGENDA

a)

City Administration : Courtyard by Marriott - Transactional Documents for Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease

Approval

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Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease

Ground Lessor Estoppel Acknowledgment and Agreement

b)

City Administration : Resolution 26-24 - Revised Disposition of Surplus City Owned Real Property Policy

Approval

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Resolution 26-24

c)

Clerk : Minutes from the February 11, 2026, City Council Meeting

Approval

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02-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. INVOCATION & PLEDGE Pastor Don Sturiano with Kingdom Life Christian Church (The City does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.) 2. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 3. PROCLAMATIONS a) Legislative: Irish American Heritage Month Irish American Heritage Proclamation 4. PRESENTATIONS 5. 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. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a) City Administration: Courtyard by Marriott - Transactional Documents for Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease Ground Lessor Estoppel Acknowledgment and Agreement b) City Administration: Resolution 26-24 - Revised Disposition of Surplus City Owned Real Property Policy Resolution 26-24 c) Clerk: Minutes from the February 11, 2026, City Council Meeting 02-11-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes d) Clerk: Minutes from the February 25, 2026, City Council Meeting 02-25-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes e) Event Review Committee: Pina Colada Fest Pina Colada Fest Application and Site Plan f) Planning & Community Development: Resolution 26-29 - Setting the Public Hearing Time for Ordinance 4069 Resolution 26-29 1

g) Police: Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Request - Community Partnership Programs Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Request h) Police: Forfeiture Funds Expense Request - Night Sights Forfeiture Funds Request and Quote i) Public Works & Utilities: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24PLN41 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the City of Bradenton Adaption Plan Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24PLN41 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection j) Public Works & Utilities: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No 23PLN118 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) for the City of Bradenton Vulnerability Assessment Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 23PLN118 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection k) Public Works & Utilities: Change Order 1 for Water Main Improvements FY 2025 South of Manatee High School Change Order 1 l) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Ironwood Water Main Improvements Construction Inspection Services Work Assignment for Ironwood Water Main Improvements Construction Inspection Services m) Public Works & Utilities: Work Assignment for Southwest Ward 5 Drainage Improvements Work Assignment for SW Ward 5 Drainage Improvements n) Purchasing: Second Contract Amendment to PB-22-028NT with Interacid North America Inc. Second Contract Amendment to PB-22-028NT with Interacid North America Inc. o) Purchasing: Term Contract for Golf Course Chemicals and Fertilizers with Rentokil North America, Inc. Term Contract for Golf Course Chemicals and Fertilizers with Rentokil North America, Inc. p) Purchasing: Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services - East Zone with Wilhelm Brothers, Inc. Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services - East Zone with Wilhelm Brothers, Inc. q) Purchasing: Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services - West Zone with Wilhelm Brothers, Inc. Term Contract for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services - West Zone with Wilhelm Brothers, Inc. 7. BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS & COMMUNICATIONS 2

a) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE 4066 - SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED TO COASTAL DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, POLICY 1.2.1 AND OMITTING POLICY 1.2.2 ADDRESSING LAND USE AND DENSITY IN THE COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4066 Staff Report Presentation b) Planning & Community Development: ORDINANCE NO. 4069 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF BRADENTON LAND USE REGULATIONS AND FORM BASED CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LOCAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AS MANDATED BY SECTION 397.487, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS TO CREATE A NEW SECTION 4.3.15 RELATING TO CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 12 OF THE FORM BASED CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 4.7 OF THE FORM BASED CODE RELATING TO SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND USES WITHIN TRANSECT ZONES; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.3.6 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO GROUP CARE HOMES AND GROUP CARE FACILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3.2 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO STANDARD LAND USE ATLAS DISTRICT REGULATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 3, TABLE 3.2.1.1 OF THE LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS/PERMITTED USES AND SPECIAL USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 4069 Staff Report 8. NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL a) City Administration: Emergency Procurement Report 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3

10. COUNCIL REPORTS 11. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS 12. 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 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, 4

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. 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- 5

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. 3.a Item Cover Page DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Thomas, Legislative ITEM TYPE: Proclamation AGENDA SECTION: PROCLAMATIONS SUBJECT: Irish American Heritage Month SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Irish American Heritage Proclamation 7

Proclamation By virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Bradenton, I do hereby issue this proclamation honoring Irish American Heritage Month March 2026 Whereas, by 1776 nearly 300,000 Irish nationals had emigrated to the American colonies and played a crucial role in America’s War for Independence; and Whereas, five signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Irish descent and three signers were Irish born; and Whereas, Irish Americans helped to fashion a system of government for our young nation; and Whereas, twenty-two Presidents proudly proclaimed their Irish American heritage; and Whereas, the Irish first came to Spanish “La Florida” in the 1500s – first as missionaries and mercenary soldiers and then as planters, traders, businessmen, doctors and administrators; and Whereas, Andrew Jackson, whose family came from County Antrim, served as Florida’s military governor following its acquisition by the United States; and Whereas, Irish Americans, since America’s inception, have provided and continue to provide leadership and service to this nation’s political, business and religious establishments; and Whereas, it is fitting and proper to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and the many valuable contributions of Irish Americans. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that, I, Gene Brown, as Mayor of the City of Bradenton, Florida, do hereby proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in Bradenton. Gene Brown Mayor March 11, 2026 City of Bradenton Office of the Mayor 8

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.a Item Cover Page DATE: March 11, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Corey Fortin, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Agreement AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: Courtyard by Marriott - Transactional Documents for Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: In April of 1980 the City leased 6.85 acres to Lands Edge Corp. for the Hotel known as the Courtyard Marriott. The lease has undergone a few assignments since that time, the most recent assignment was to Forty Winks, LLC in 2017. Forty Winks, LLC is under contract for sale of the hotel to NexPoint Lodging II Bradenton Riverfront DST. The sale will require approval by City Council of an Assignment from Forty Winks, LLC to NexPoint. Pursuant to the terms of the Lease Agreement, Assignments must be approved and consented to by the City as Lessor of the property. These transactional documents provide the necessary consent by the City as well as affirm the terms of the lease and that Fort Winks, LLC is currently in compliance with all terms. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A - the rent for this long term lease was paid in advance - approximately $800,000 in 1985. ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Reviewed and approved by Blalock Walters. 9

SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the transactional documents. ATTACHMENTS: Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease Ground Lessor Estoppel Acknowledgment and Agreement 10

ACTIVE/93647864.2 THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Malloy/Bell 2 Great Falls Plaza, Suite 6A P.O. Box 3171 Auburn, Maine 04212-3171 ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF GROUND LEASE THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF GROUND LEASE (this “Assignment”) is made this ___ day of _______________. 2026, by and between Forty Winks, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Company (“Assignor”) and NexPoint Lodging II Bradenton Riverfront DST, a Delaware statutory trust (“Assignee”). WITNESSETH: A. Assignor is the owner of a certain hotel property commonly known as the “Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton” located in Bradenton, Florida more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto. B. Assignor and Assignee have entered into that certain Hotel Purchase And Sale Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2025 (the “Purchase Agreement”). All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to them in the Purchase Agreement. C. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Assignor has agreed to assign to Assignee all of Assignor’s right, title and interest to that certain Lease described in Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Ground Lease”). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: Assignment. Assignor herby sells, assigns, transfers and conveys to Assignee, without any representation or warranty whatsoever, all of Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to the Ground Lease. Assignor hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, and defend Assignee against, and hold Assignee harmless from any and all cost, liability, loss, damage, or expense, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs and court costs, arising out of or based upon any breach or alleged breach of the Ground Lease prior to the date of this Agreement. The foregoing assignment, conveyance and indemnification are made and accepted subject to all representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, disclaimers, qualifications, encumbrances and other provisions of the Purchase Agreement, and all such disclaimers, qualifications, and encumbrances are hereby incorporated into this Assignment by reference and made a part of this Assignment. Assumption. Assignee herby assumes the benefits of Assignor and assumes and agrees to be bound by all of the covenants, obligations, liabilities and burdens of Assignor under the Ground Lease arising from and after the date of this Agreement. Assignee hereby agrees to 11

2 ACTIVE/93647864.2 indemnify, protect, and defend Assignor against, and hold Assignor harmless from any and all cost, liability, loss, damage, or expense, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs and court costs, arising out of or based upon any breach or alleged breach of the Ground Lease occurring on and after the date of this Agreement. Successors. This Assignment shall insure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Governing Law. This Assignment shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforceable with, the laws of the State of Florida. Attorneys’ Fees. If any action or proceeding is commenced by either party to enforce their rights under this Agreement or to collect damages as a result of the breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, including, without limitation, any bankruptcy, insolvency or appellate proceedings, shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, in addition to any other relief awarded by the court. Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. [No further text on this page; Signatures on Next Page] 12

[Signature Page to Assignment of Ground Lease – Bradenton] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused these presents to be executed in its name, the day and year first above written. WITNESSES: Sign: _____________________________ Witness #1 Print Name: ________________________ Address: ___________________________ Sign: _____________________________ Witness #2 Print Name: ________________________ ASSIGNOR: Forty Winks, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Company By: ________________________ Name: Title: Address: ___________________________ STATE OF } } ss. COUNTY OF } On this ___ day of ______________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared ________________________________, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was ________________________________, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose, as Member/Manager of Forty Winks, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Company. _________________________________________ (official signature and seal of notary) Name: ___________________________________ My commission expires: _____________________ [Signatures Continue on Following Page] 13

[Signature Page to Assignment of Ground Lease – Bradenton] WITNESSES: Sign: _____________________________ Witness #1 Print Name: ________________________ Address: ___________________________ Sign: _____________________________ Witness #2 Print Name: ________________________ Address: ___________________________ ASSIGNEE: NexPoint Lodging II Bradenton Riverfront DST a Delaware statutory trust By: ________________________ Name: Title: STATE OF } } ss. COUNTY OF } On this ___ day of ______________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared ________________________________, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was ________________________________, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose, as ________________________________ of NexPoint Lodging II Bradenton Riverfront DST, a Delaware statutory trust. _________________________________________ (official signature and seal of notary) Name: ___________________________________ My commission expires: _____________________ 14

ACTIVE/93647864.2 EXHIBIT A TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF GROUND LEASE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Manatee, State of Florida, and is described as follows: COMMENCE AT A POINT 1269.65 FT. NORTHERLY AND 14.91 FT. WESTERLY OF THE S.E. CORNER OF SEC. 26, TWP. 34 S., RGE. 17 E., SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINES OF MANATEE AVENUE W. (STATE ROAD #64) AND STATE ROAD #55 (STATION 162+70.68, SECTION 1313-201); THENCE N 00° 09' 53" W, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID STATE ROAD #55, 649.52 FT. TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND AS DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 625, PAGE 169 & 170, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE S 89° 10' 30" W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID CERTAIN PARCEL, AND EASTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF, 100.01 FT. TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST R/W OF SAID STATE ROAD #55 PER "DISCLAIMER" EXECUTED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON JUNE 23, 1976; THENCE N 00° 09' 53" W, ALONG THE WEST R/W OF SAID STATE ROAD #55, 1401.03 FT., THENCE S 71° 44' 56" W, PARALLEL TO THE OUTSIDE-FACE OF AN EXISTING SEAWALL, AND 70.0 FT. SOUTHEASTERLY THEREFROM, 282.14 FT. FOR A P.O.B.; THENCE CONTINUE S 71° 44' 56" W, 400.00 FT.; THENCE S 10° 53' 24" W, 490.57 FT.; THENCE S 47° 43' 33" E, 365.00 FT. TO THE P.C. OF A CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FT.; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90° 00' 00", 31.42 FT. TO THE P.T. OF SAID CURVE; THENCE N 42° 16' 27" E, 120.00 FT. TO THE P.C. OF A CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 180.00 FT.; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 32° 15' 00", 101.32 FT. TO THE P.T. OF SAID CURVE; THENCE N 10° 01' 27" E, 610.00 FT.; THENCE N 38° 15' 04" W, 91.64 FT. TO THE P.O.B., BEING AND LYING IN SEC. 26, TWP. 34 S., RGE. 17 E., MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS AND EXCEPT THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON SAID LANDS. 15

EXHIBIT B TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF GROUND LEASE DESCRIPTION OF GROUND LEASE That certain Lease, dated as of April 23, 1980, by and between the City of Bradenton, as lessor, and Lands Edge Corp., a Florida corporation, as lessee, recorded on June 9, 1983 in the Official Records of Manatee County, Florida at O.R. Book 1052, Page 1616, as affected by: that certain Modification of Lease, recorded in O.R. Book 1052, Page 3736, and re-recorded in O.R. Book 1085, Page 1407; Restrictive Covenant Relative to Lease, recorded in O.R. Book 1053, Page 1741; Amendment to and Ratification of Sublease, recorded in O.R. Book 1088, Page 1674; Agreement, recorded in O.R. Book 1135, Page 1114; Quitclaim Deed, recorded in O.R. Book 2302, Page 5902; Ground Lessor Estoppel, Acknowledgement and Agreement, recorded in O.R. Book 2032, page 5905; and Assignment of Ground Lease, recorded in O.R. Book O.R. Book 2217, Page 7490; and Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease recorded in O.R. 2706, Page 6194; and Ground Lessor Estoppel Acknowledgment Agreement recorded in O.R. 2706, Page 6202. 16

CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF GROUND LEASE The City of Bradenton (“Lessor”) hereby consents and agrees to the terms of the Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease (the “Assignment”) by and between Forty Winks, LLC, a Maine Limited Liability Compan