Board of County Commissioners

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS George W. Kruse, At Large – Chair Robert McCann, District 5 – First Vice ChairCarol Ann Felts, District 1Amanda Ballard, District 2Tal Siddique, District 3 Mike Rahn, District 4Jason Bearden, At Large MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Charlie Bishop, County AdministratorPamela D’Agostino, County Attorney Manatee County Administration BuildingHonorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton9:00 A.M. - April 1, 2025 Board of County CommissionersThird Revised Agenda and Notice of Public MeetingTuesday, April 1, 2025 - Regular Meeting This meeting can be viewed live on www.mymanatee.org/mga and on Manatee Government Access (MGA) Spectrum Channel 644, Frontier Channel 30, and Comcast Channel 20 (within Manatee County). Written comments can be submitted at www.mymanatee.org/comment. For non-quasi-judicial items only, the public can offer comments by phone by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247. Enter Meeting ID Number: 863 6821 5624 (followed by #). Dial-in Instructions: Dial one of the zoom numbers and enter the Meeting ID number: 863 6821 5624 (followed by #) There are no participant IDs, please press (#) You will be placed into the call on mute (*) 9 to raise hand (*) 6 to unmute Walk-in comments are welcome during the meeting in the Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers at the Manatee County Administration Building located at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, for individuals who did not sign-up to speak prior to the meeting. The request form displays upcoming meetings 24 hours before the meeting date and will close 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time. To sign in to speak prior to the meeting go to: Public Speaker Sign-Up Form. 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 Teresa Beckta, HR Labor & Employee Relations Manager and Navy Veteran D.ANNOUNCEMENTS Updates to Agenda - March 25, 2025 Updates to Agenda - March 28, 2025 Updates to Agenda - March 31, 2025 E.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards 1.Presentation of Retirement Award to Rossina Leider, Planning Section Manager 2.Presentation of Retirement Award to Mark Regis, EMS Deputy Chief of Training Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations) 3.Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2025, as "Donate Life Month" in Manatee County 4.Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 9, 2025, as "Sexual Assault Awareness Day" in Manatee County 5.Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2025, as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" in Manatee County 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. 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 Clerk of Circuit Court 6.Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated April 1, 2025 Administrator 7.Adoption of Resolution R-25-044, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the Longboat Key Town Commission on May 7, 2025 8.Adoption of Resolution R-25-047, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Bradenton Beach Commission on June 18, 2025 9.Adoption of Resolution R-25-046, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Anna Maria Island Commission on June 18, 2025 10.Adoption of Resolution R-25-048, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the Sarasota County Commission on August 20, 2025 11.Adoption of Resolution R-25-049, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Holmes Beach Commission on September 3, 2025 12.Adoption of Resolution R-25-050, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the Manatee County School Board on August 20, 2025 Attorney 13.Renewal of Flood Insurance Policies for properties owned by Manatee County. DeCarlo 14.Authorization to allow Plaintiff’s March 13, 2025, Proposal for Settlement in the amount of $146,000.00 directed to Manatee County to expire and to take no action regarding the Proposal for Settlement in Manatee County Circuit Court Case, Edsel Rodriguez v. Manatee County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Case No. 2024-CA-01235. Polk Development Services 15.Four Corners Mine - Reclamation Surety Bond Adjustment 16.Altman Tract Parcel #4 - Reclamation Surety Bond Rider Adjustment Financial Management 17.Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-050 18.Execution of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 1 to Agreement No. 25-TA005863RB for Myakka Road Culvert 174149 Replacement Property Management 19.Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from CC Manatee Land Investments, LLC, for property located at Grass Farm Road, Palmetto, Florida 34221 - District 1 20.Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from RACETRAC, INC., for property located at 9308 US 41 North, Palmetto, Florida 34221 - District 1 21.Execution of Property Damage Release for the Manatee County Judicial Center located at 1051 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 22.Execution and Recording of Disclaimer of Interest for Property located at 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34209 - District 3 Waterman Public Works 23.Equipment Rental In Support of Storm Season Preparation and Response; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-032 Utilities 24.Authorization for Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver for 2025 Suncoast Reef & Beach Clean-up 32.Authorization for a Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver for Organized Fisherman of Florida Cortez Clean-Up I.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA J.CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consideration for Future Agenda Items - 30 Minute Time Limit) Each person will be limited to three (3) minutes. If the thirty (30) minute time period has been exhausted, the Board will entertain any remaining comments near the end of the meeting with the same three (3) minute per person time limitation. Public Comments for Future Agenda Items K.ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA L.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE Presentations Upon Request 25.Adoption of Ordinance 25-26, amending Article VI, Section 2-21-89 of the Manatee County Code of Ordinances Fields 26.Adoption of Ordinance 25-025, relating to ceasing adding fluoride to the County's Public Water Supply – CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2025, AND TO BE RE-ADVERTISED D’Agostino M.REGULAR Community and Veterans Services 27.Assessment of Currently Proposed Homelessness Service Initiatives and Recommended Strategic Action Steps for Manatee County Development Services 28.1:30 Time Certain - Comprehensive Plan Re-Write Financial Management 29.Appointment of three (3) Manatee County residents living in the Unincorporated area of the County to the Citizens Oversight Committee for Infrastructure Sales Tax Advisory Board to serve a term of two years Government Relations 30.Manatee County Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-DR) Update Property Management 31.Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC) Advisory Board Appointments N.COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS O.CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed) P.COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS Q.COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS R.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS S.ADJOURN The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941) 748-4501, ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711. The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County and the Manatee County Port Authority may elect not to convene, if no business is scheduled; however, each reserves the right to take action on any matter during its meeting, including items not set forth within this agenda. The Chair of each governing body at his/her option may take business out of order if he/she determines that such a change in the schedule will expedite the business of the governing body. All public comment on quasi-judicial agenda items is required to be under oath and must occur at a duly noticed public hearing. The Citizens' Comments portion of the agenda is not an advertised public hearing, and no comments on quasi-judicial agenda items are authorized during the Citizens' Comments portion of the agenda. PUBLIC NOTICE: According to Florida Statutes, Section 286.0105, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners (or the other entities that are meeting) with respect to any matter considered at said public hearing/meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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Board of County Commissioners Regular 4/1/2025 9:00:00 AM 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 Teresa Beckta, HR Labor & Employee Relations Manager and Navy Veteran D. ANNOUNCEMENTS Updates to Agenda - March 25, 2025 Updates to Agenda - March 28, 2025 Updates to Agenda - March 31, 2025 E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards 1. Presentation of Retirement Award to Rossina Leider, Planning Section Manager 2. Presentation of Retirement Award to Mark Regis, EMS Deputy Chief of Training Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations) 3. Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2025, as "Donate Life Month" in Manatee County 4. Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 9, 2025, as "Sexual Assault Awareness Day" in Manatee County 5. Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 2025, as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" in Manatee County F. REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda) G. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only) H. CONSENT AGENDA Clerk of Circuit Court 6. Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated April 1, 2025 Administrator 7. Adoption of Resolution R-25-044, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the Longboat Key Town Commission on May 7, 2025 8. Adoption of Resolution R-25-047, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Bradenton Beach Commission on June 18, 2025 9. Adoption of Resolution R-25-046, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Anna Maria Island Commission on June 18, 2025 10. Adoption of Resolution R-25-048, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the Sarasota County Commission on August 20, 2025 11. Adoption of Resolution R-25-049, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Holmes Beach Commission on September 3, 2025 12. Adoption of Resolution R-25-050, authorizing the Manatee County Commissioners to participate in a joint meeting with the Manatee County School Board on August 20, 2025 Attorney 13. Renewal of Flood Insurance Policies for properties owned by Manatee County. 14. Authorization to allow Plaintiff’s March 13, 2025, Proposal for Settlement in the amount of $146,000.00 directed to Manatee County to expire and to take no action regarding the Proposal for Settlement in Manatee County Circuit Court Case, Edsel Rodriguez v. Manatee County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Case No. 2024-CA-01235. Development Services 15. Four Corners Mine - Reclamation Surety Bond Adjustment 16. Altman Tract Parcel #4 - Reclamation Surety Bond Rider Adjustment Financial Management 17. Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-050 18. Execution of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 1 to Agreement No. 25-TA005863RB for Myakka Road Culvert 174149 Replacement Property Management 19. Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from CC Manatee Land Investments, LLC, for property located at Grass Farm Road, Palmetto, Florida 34221 - District 1 20. Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from RACETRAC, INC., for property located at 9308 US 41 North, Palmetto, Florida 34221 - District 1 21. Execution of Property Damage Release for the Manatee County Judicial Center located at 1051 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 22. Execution and Recording of Disclaimer of Interest for Property located at 6016 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34209 - District 3 Public Works 23. Equipment Rental In Support of Storm Season Preparation and Response; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-032 Utilities 24. Authorization for Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver for 2025 Suncoast Reef & Beach Clean-up 32. Authorization for a Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver for Organized Fisherman of Florida Cortez Clean-Up I. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA J. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consideration for Future Agenda Items - 30 Minute Time Limit) Public Comments for Future Agenda Items K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE Presentations Upon Request 25. Adoption of Ordinance 25-26, amending Article VI, Section 2-21-89 of the Manatee County Code of Ordinances 26. Adoption of Ordinance 25-025, relating to ceasing adding fluoride to the County's Public Water Supply – CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 2025, AND TO BE RE-ADVERTISED M. REGULAR Community and Veterans Services 27. Assessment of Currently Proposed Homelessness Service Initiatives and Recommended Strategic Action Steps for Manatee County Development Services 28. 1:30 Time Certain - Comprehensive Plan Re-Write Financial Management 29. Appointment of three (3) Manatee County residents living in the Unincorporated area of the County to the Citizens Oversight Committee for Infrastructure Sales Tax Advisory Board to serve a term of two years Government Relations 30. Manatee County Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-DR) Update Property Management 31. Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee (ELMAC) Advisory Board Appointments N. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS O. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed) P. COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS Q. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS R. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS S. ADJOURN Copyright © 2015-2026 Hyland Software, Inc.

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# Meeting Notice Details

Public Notices

# April 1, 2025 - Regular Meeting \[Board of County Commissioners\]

##### Published

March 14, 2025

##### April 1, 2025 - Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-25

April 01, 2025

**NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING**

**NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN** pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida (Board), will conduct a public hearing on the **1st day of April, 2025 at 9:00 A.M.** or as soon thereafter as same may be heard in the Patricia M. Glass, Chambers on the First Floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, located at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205, to consider, act upon, adopt, or reject the following ordinance:

**ORDINANCE 25-25**

**AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CEASING ADDING FLUORIDE TO THE COUNTY’S PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 91-38 AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.**

Date Published:  March 20, 2025

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##### April 1, 2025 - Notice of Public Hearing for Ordinance 25-26

April 01, 2025

**NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING**

**NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN**, pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on April 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be heard), in the Patricia M. Glass Chambers, located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider, act upon, enact, or reject the following matter:

**ORDINANCE 25-26**

**AN ORDINANCE OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING** **ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2-21-89 OF THE MANATEE COUNTY CODE OF** **ORDINANCES; AMENDING THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR** **PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING FOR** **CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING** **AN EFFECTIVE DATE.**

All interested parties may appear and be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed Ordinance, subject to the proper rules of conduct. The public hearing may be continued from time to time to a date and time certain or to no date certain and re-advertised. The public may also provide written comments to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. Any comments filed with the Director of the Public Safety Department will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners and entered into the record. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Manatee County Public Safety Department, 2101 47th Terrace E., Bradenton, Florida. Interested parties may obtain assistance regarding this matter by calling (941) 749-3070 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or emailing planning.agenda@mymanatee.org.

In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matters considered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, that person may need to assure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony or evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

**Summary of Ordinance and Statement of Public Purpose:** Amendment of Article VI Section 2-21-89(b)(1)f of the Manatee County Code changes the required submission timeline for the completed application package, including supporting affidavits and documents. This changes the current requirement of fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the proposed public display to thirty (30) days. The purpose of the change of this ordinance is to allow staff additional time to process the firework permit applications and related paperwork.

**Business Impact Estimate:** An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the county is $0.: An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur if the ordinance is enacted is $0. There will be no new charges or fees on businesses subject to the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible. An estimate of the County’s regulatory costs is $0. An estimate of revenues from any new charges or fees that will be imposed on businesses to cover such costs is $0. A good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the ordinance is –0.

Date Published: March 14, 2025

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##### April 1, 2025 - Notice of Public Hearing for Business Impact Estimate

April 01, 2025

## **BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE**

In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), Florida Statutes, a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be prepared before enacting certain ordinances and posted on Manatee County’s website no later than the date the notice of intent to consider the proposed ordinance is published (which, per Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, is 10 days before the public hearing).

Proposed Ordinance Title

ORDINANCE NO. 25-025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CEASING ADDING FLUORIDE TO THE COUNTY’S PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 91-38 AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Date Published: March 19, 2025

## Public Notices

Interested parties may examine the proposed Ordinances, Resolutions and related documents and may obtain assistance regarding this matter from the Manatee County Development Services Department located at:

1112 Manatee Avenue West

4th Floor

Bradenton, Florida

(941) 748-4501 x6878