Board of County Commissioners

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tal Siddique, District 3 – Chair Amanda Ballard, District 2 – First Vice ChairVacant, District 1Mike Rahn, District 4Robert McCann, District 5George W. Kruse, At LargeJason 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. - March 24, 2026 Board of County CommissionersThird Revised Agenda and Notice of Public MeetingTuesday, March 24, 2026 - Regular Meeting This meeting can be viewed live on This meeting can be viewed live on This meeting can be viewed live on https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/watch-live-county-meetings 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 https://mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/submit-public-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: 884 4323 3279 (followed by #). Dial-in Instructions: Dial one of the zoom numbers and enter the Meeting ID number: 884 4323 3279 (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 Kim Munns Johnson, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Michael-Chase Strollo, Manatee County Communications Coordinator and Army and Georgia National Guard Veteran D.ANNOUNCEMENTS Generic Public Comments Updates to Agenda - March 17, 2026 Updates to Agenda - March 19, 2026 Updates to Agenda - March 23, 2026 E.PORT AUTHORITY The consent and regular agenda items for any Port Authority meeting are set forth in the Port Authority meeting agenda materials as supplied by Port Manatee staff prior to and at the commencement of the meeting of the Port Authority. Port Authority Meeting Agenda for March 24, 2026 F.AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations) 1.Developmental Disability Awareness Month 2.National Nutrition Month - No Presentation Scheduled 3.Sexual Assault Awareness Day G.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. H.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. I.CONSENT AGENDA Clerk of Circuit Court 4.Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated March 24, 2026 Attorney 5.Proposal for Settlement in the amount of $645,784.53 in Manatee County Circuit Court Case Manatee County v. Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift, LLC, Case No. 2025-CA-002593 De Carlo Community and Veterans Services 6.Adoption of Resolution R-26-030, appropriating Grant Funds to align revenues and expenditures for activities within the 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-060 – Julia Vieira, Community Development Project Manager – Countywide 7.Execution of Agreement to Terminate the Land Use Restriction Agreement for 1211 30th Avenue West, Bradenton Fl 34205. Deborah Ash, Housing and Community Development Coordinator - District 3 36.Adoption of Resolution R-26-044, authorizing Submission and Acceptance of Federal FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Local Solicitation; and Execution of Certifications and Assurances, Dr. Renese M. Remy, Criminal Justice Policy Coordinator, Community and Veterans Services - Countywide Financial Management 8.Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-052; and Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-056 for Infrastructure Sales Tax 9.Authorization to Issue a Piggyback Purchase Order to Ring Power Corporation for the purchase of a Caterpillar 950 Wheeled Loader, Matthew Case, Fleet Services Division Manager - District 5 10.Execution of Agreement No. 25-R088461JH for Construction Phase Geotechnical Services for 63rd Avenue East from US 301 to Tuttle Avenue, Justin Rourk, Project Manager – District 4 11.Execution of Change Order No. 2 to Work Assignment No. 5 to Agreement No. 22-R079156SB with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Debris Monitoring and Disaster Planning Services, Jim Renneberg, Utilities Deputy Director 12.Execution of Change Order No. 4 to Agreement No. 22-TA004125CD for Professional Transportation Engineering Services for Lena Road Project from south of 44th Avenue East to SR 64; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-066, Justin Rourk, Project Manager - District 5 13.Execution of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum 1 to Agreement No. 24-TA005194LP for Manatee County Fresh Start (Phase 1); and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-064, Eric Ausborn Project Manager - District 2 Government Relations 14.DEFERRED TO MAY 5, 2026 - Adoption of Resolution R-26-036, authorizing and approving Economic Development Incentives for “Project Irving” and execution of a Funding Agreement, Stephanie Garrison, Government Relations Director Natural Resources 15.Execution of Access, Use and Indemnity Agreement for provision of prescribed fire services for the non-profit Big Waters Land Trust Conservation Properties in Manatee County, Charlie Hunsicker, Natural Resources Director - Countywide Stratton Property Management 16.Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Drainage Easement, Flowage Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Moore's Dairy Farms, Inc., for property located at 115 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5 17.Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Jacob Bec and Ligia Bec for property located at 1812 13th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 18.Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from U-HAUL CO. OF FLORIDA for property located at 14703 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1 19.Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from NAP MCEAST LLC., for property located at 16606 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5 20.Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement and Permanent Right-of-Way Easement from Storage Cap Ellenton JV, L.P., for property located at 2704 72nd Avenue East, Ellenton, Florida 34222, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1 21.Adoption of Resolution R-26-039, authorizing the no-cost conveyance of right-of-way to the Florida Department of Transportation, Execution of a County Deed conveying right-of-way to the Florida Department of Transportation, and Execution of a Donation Letter to the Florida Department of Transportation, for property located at the intersection of 17th Street East at U.S. 41, Palmetto, Florida 34221, as part of the U.S. 41 and 17th Street East, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 D’Agostino 22.Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from KB HOME TAMPA, LLC., for Parcel 100 located at Ellenton-Gillette Road (36th Avenue East) and Mendoza (37th Street East), Palmetto, Florida 34221, for the future improvements of Ellenton Gillette Road-Mendoza Intersection Improvements, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1 23.Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from The Lobotomy Wore Off, LLC, for Parcels 104 and 704 located at 1525 51st Avenue East, Ellenton, Florida 34222, for 51st Avenue East - US 301 to 17th Street East Project, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 24.Execution of Fourth Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase with Simplydwell Homes, LLC, for county-owned property located at 28th Street Court East, Palmetto, Florida 34221 and 2211 28th Street Court East, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 Public Safety 25.DEFERRED TO APRIL 21, 2026 - Execution of the Approval of Tampa General Hospital Aeromed's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) Application Renewal Letter, Sean Dwyer, EMS Chief - All Districts Public Works 26.Authorization to Classify Property as Surplus; and Adoption of Resolution R-26-009, authorizing donation to Guardian Ad Litem, Chad Butzow, Director of Public Works 27.Execution of an Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Transportation Improvements with Benderson Development Company, LLC, for Transportation Improvements at Cooper Creek Blvd and University Pkwy, Clarke Davis, Public Works Deputy Director - District 4 Hodges 28.Execution of Reimbursement and Facility Investment Fee Credit Agreement with KB Home Tampa, LLC, for Force Main Improvements; Pepper Grove Subdivision (formerly known as The Paddocks), near Ellenton Gillette Rd/Mendoza Rd and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-065, Scott May, P.E. County Engineer – District 1 Sports & Leisure Services 29.Execution of the First Amendment to the Sublease Agreement with Boater Safety Inc. (formally known as Flotilla 81, Inc.) at GT Bray Park, Bradenton, Florida, 34209, Molly White, Sports & Leisure Services Director - District 3 Hodges Utilities 30.Authorization for a Tipping Fee Waiver for excavation of ponds by Manatee Public Works Department, Jim Renneberg, Deputy Utilities Director - Solid Waste J.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA K.ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS Community and Veterans Services 31.Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Update, Deborah Ash, Countywide Government Relations 32.Government Efficiency Liaison Committee Update, Brent Anderson, Government Relations Manager L.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. M.ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA N.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE Presentations Scheduled 33.Adoption of Resolution R-26-027, regarding naming the Community Center at Washington Park as the "Lawrence C. and Clifford B. Livingston Community Center", Molly White, Director, Sports and Leisure Services - District 2 D’Agostino 34.Adoption of Resolution R-26-038, naming the David J. Crane Park addition as the "Carol Ann Billberry Felts Preserve at David J. Crane Park", Molly White, Sports and Leisure Services Director - District 1 D’Agostino O.REGULAR Financial Management 35.Appointment of two (2) 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, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer P.COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS Q.CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed) R.COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS S.COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS T.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS U.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. 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<iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KS6D27N7" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe> Board of County Commissioners Regular 3/24/2026 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 Kim Munns Johnson, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Michael-Chase Strollo, Manatee County Communications Coordinator and Army and Georgia National Guard Veteran D. ANNOUNCEMENTS Generic Public Comments Updates to Agenda - March 17, 2026 Updates to Agenda - March 19, 2026 Updates to Agenda - March 23, 2026 E. PORT AUTHORITY Port Authority Meeting Agenda for March 24, 2026 F. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations) 1. Developmental Disability Awareness Month 2. National Nutrition Month - No Presentation Scheduled 3. Sexual Assault Awareness Day G. REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda) H. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only) I. CONSENT AGENDA Clerk of Circuit Court 4. Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated March 24, 2026 Attorney 5. Proposal for Settlement in the amount of $645,784.53 in Manatee County Circuit Court Case Manatee County v. Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift, LLC, Case No. 2025-CA-002593 Community and Veterans Services 6. Adoption of Resolution R-26-030, appropriating Grant Funds to align revenues and expenditures for activities within the 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-060 – Julia Vieira, Community Development Project Manager – Countywide 7. Execution of Agreement to Terminate the Land Use Restriction Agreement for 1211 30th Avenue West, Bradenton Fl 34205. Deborah Ash, Housing and Community Development Coordinator - District 3 36. Adoption of Resolution R-26-044, authorizing Submission and Acceptance of Federal FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Local Solicitation; and Execution of Certifications and Assurances, Dr. Renese M. Remy, Criminal Justice Policy Coordinator, Community and Veterans Services - Countywide Financial Management 8. Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-052; and Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-056 for Infrastructure Sales Tax 9. Authorization to Issue a Piggyback Purchase Order to Ring Power Corporation for the purchase of a Caterpillar 950 Wheeled Loader, Matthew Case, Fleet Services Division Manager - District 5 10. Execution of Agreement No. 25-R088461JH for Construction Phase Geotechnical Services for 63rd Avenue East from US 301 to Tuttle Avenue, Justin Rourk, Project Manager – District 4 11. Execution of Change Order No. 2 to Work Assignment No. 5 to Agreement No. 22-R079156SB with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Debris Monitoring and Disaster Planning Services, Jim Renneberg, Utilities Deputy Director 12. Execution of Change Order No. 4 to Agreement No. 22-TA004125CD for Professional Transportation Engineering Services for Lena Road Project from south of 44th Avenue East to SR 64; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-066, Justin Rourk, Project Manager - District 5 13. Execution of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum 1 to Agreement No. 24-TA005194LP for Manatee County Fresh Start (Phase 1); and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-064, Eric Ausborn Project Manager - District 2 Government Relations 14. DEFERRED TO MAY 5, 2026 - Adoption of Resolution R-26-036, authorizing and approving Economic Development Incentives for “Project Irving” and execution of a Funding Agreement, Stephanie Garrison, Government Relations Director Natural Resources 15. Execution of Access, Use and Indemnity Agreement for provision of prescribed fire services for the non-profit Big Waters Land Trust Conservation Properties in Manatee County, Charlie Hunsicker, Natural Resources Director - Countywide Property Management 16. Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Drainage Easement, Flowage Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Moore's Dairy Farms, Inc., for property located at 115 Upper Manatee River Road, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5 17. Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Jacob Bec and Ligia Bec for property located at 1812 13th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 18. Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from U-HAUL CO. OF FLORIDA for property located at 14703 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1 19. Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from NAP MCEAST LLC., for property located at 16606 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5 20. Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement and Permanent Right-of-Way Easement from Storage Cap Ellenton JV, L.P., for property located at 2704 72nd Avenue East, Ellenton, Florida 34222, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1 21. Adoption of Resolution R-26-039, authorizing the no-cost conveyance of right-of-way to the Florida Department of Transportation, Execution of a County Deed conveying right-of-way to the Florida Department of Transportation, and Execution of a Donation Letter to the Florida Department of Transportation, for property located at the intersection of 17th Street East at U.S. 41, Palmetto, Florida 34221, as part of the U.S. 41 and 17th Street East, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 22. Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from KB HOME TAMPA, LLC., for Parcel 100 located at Ellenton-Gillette Road (36th Avenue East) and Mendoza (37th Street East), Palmetto, Florida 34221, for the future improvements of Ellenton Gillette Road-Mendoza Intersection Improvements, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1 23. Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from The Lobotomy Wore Off, LLC, for Parcels 104 and 704 located at 1525 51st Avenue East, Ellenton, Florida 34222, for 51st Avenue East - US 301 to 17th Street East Project, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 24. Execution of Fourth Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase with Simplydwell Homes, LLC, for county-owned property located at 28th Street Court East, Palmetto, Florida 34221 and 2211 28th Street Court East, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2 Public Safety 25. DEFERRED TO APRIL 21, 2026 - Execution of the Approval of Tampa General Hospital Aeromed's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) Application Renewal Letter, Sean Dwyer, EMS Chief - All Districts Public Works 26. Authorization to Classify Property as Surplus; and Adoption of Resolution R-26-009, authorizing donation to Guardian Ad Litem, Chad Butzow, Director of Public Works 27. Execution of an Impact Fee Credit Agreement for Transportation Improvements with Benderson Development Company, LLC, for Transportation Improvements at Cooper Creek Blvd and University Pkwy, Clarke Davis, Public Works Deputy Director - District 4 28. Execution of Reimbursement and Facility Investment Fee Credit Agreement with KB Home Tampa, LLC, for Force Main Improvements; Pepper Grove Subdivision (formerly known as The Paddocks), near Ellenton Gillette Rd/Mendoza Rd and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-065, Scott May, P.E. County Engineer – District 1 Sports & Leisure Services 29. Execution of the First Amendment to the Sublease Agreement with Boater Safety Inc. (formally known as Flotilla 81, Inc.) at GT Bray Park, Bradenton, Florida, 34209, Molly White, Sports & Leisure Services Director - District 3 Utilities 30. Authorization for a Tipping Fee Waiver for excavation of ponds by Manatee Public Works Department, Jim Renneberg, Deputy Utilities Director - Solid Waste J. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA K. ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS Community and Veterans Services 31. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Update, Deborah Ash, Countywide Government Relations 32. Government Efficiency Liaison Committee Update, Brent Anderson, Government Relations Manager L. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consideration for Future Agenda Items - 30 Minute Time Limit) M. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE Presentations Scheduled 33. Adoption of Resolution R-26-027, regarding naming the Community Center at Washington Park as the "Lawrence C. and Clifford B. Livingston Community Center", Molly White, Director, Sports and Leisure Services - District 2 34. Adoption of Resolution R-26-038, naming the David J. Crane Park addition as the "Carol Ann Billberry Felts Preserve at David J. Crane Park", Molly White, Sports and Leisure Services Director - District 1 O. REGULAR Financial Management 35. Appointment of two (2) 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, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer P. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS Q. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed) R. COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS S. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS T. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS U. ADJOURN Copyright © 2015-2026 Hyland Software, Inc.