City Council Budget Hearing

City Council Minutes – 9-11-2024 - T. Melton Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2024 5:01 P.M. The City of Bradenton City Council met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, at 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Present: Mayor Gene Brown; Councilwoman Ward I Jayne Kocher; Vice Mayor 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; Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer; Melanie Bevan, Police Chief; Tim Geer, Fire Chief; Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Nilsa Taylor, Administrative Services Director; Karen Lanke, IT Director; Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille as City Attorney. Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer, provided a brief update of the proposed 2024 to 2025 budget since the August 28, 2024, budget workshop. He said the current total budget was $207,320,736 and should Council decide to lower the millage rate, the proposed tax reduction would be $380,665. There was a brief discussion regarding lowering the millage rate. Tamara Melton, City Clerk, read the following for the record: • The name of the taxing authority: City of Bradenton • The rolled-back rate: 5.3425 • The percent increase over the rolled back rate: 8.05% • The millage rate to be levied: 5.7726 RESOLUTION 24-85 – MILLAGE RATE – FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS. RESOLUTION 24-86 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing was opened for both resolutions. Those that wished to speak were invited to the podium and no one came forward. CLOSING REMARKS: None. Approved by City Council November 6, 2024

City Council Minutes – 9-11-2024 - T. Melton Page 2 of 2 Mayor Brown adjourned the City Council meeting at 5:09 p.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request.

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING

5:01 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024

COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

1.

BUDGET MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.

BUDGET DISCUSSION

3.

STATUTORY ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRIM REQUIREMENTS

Name of taxing authority: City of Bradenton

Rolled-back rate: 5.3425

Percent increase over rolled-back rate: 8.05%

Millage rate to be levied: 5.7726

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a)

Finance :

RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-85 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS.

Resolution 24-85

b)

Finance :

RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-86 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Resolution 24-86

5.

CLOSING REMARKS

6.

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

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. BUDGET MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. BUDGET DISCUSSION 3. STATUTORY ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRIM REQUIREMENTS Name of taxing authority: City of Bradenton Rolled-back rate: 5.3425 Percent increase over rolled-back rate: 8.05% Millage rate to be levied: 5.7726 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Finance: RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-85 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS. Resolution 24-85 b) Finance: RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-86 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution 24-86 5. CLOSING REMARKS 6. 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 1

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, 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. 2

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- 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. 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 11, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Tamara Melton, Finance ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-85 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS. SUGGESTED ACTION: No action is required at the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. in Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? Yes ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Attorney Rudacille reviewed the resolution. SUGGESTED MOTION: No action is required at the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. in Council Chambers. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 24-85 4

RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-85 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the rate of taxation for the City of Bradenton, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, shall be and the same is hereby fixed at 5.7726 mills for ordinary purposes, and the same shall be collected, credited to the General Fund for operating expenses of said City of Bradenton, and for any other municipal purpose which the City Council may deem necessary and shall be paid out and disbursed by the City Council for said purposes. This millage rate exceeds the rolled-back millage rate of 5.3425 by 8.05%. Section 2. The total levy for the City of Bradenton for all purposes as herein provided shall be 5.7726 mills and is hereby levied on each and every assessment of real and/or personal property contained in the 2024 Tax Assessment Roll, liable to be assessed. Section3. That all monies from fines, forfeitures, building and electrical permits, business taxes, beer and liquor licenses, State of Florida revenue sharing, etc., shall be credited to the General Fund, and shall be paid out and disbursed by the City Council as they may determine. Section 4. That all monies derived from utility tax shall be credited to the General Fund in accordance with standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and accepted by the City of Bradenton. 5

Section 5. That all monies collected from the Water and Sewer Operations shall be credited to the Water and Sewer Revenue Fund, and shall be paid out and disbursed by the City Council for the operation, maintenance, and debt service of the Utility System and for such other purposes as the City of Bradenton may determine. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect as provided by law PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA WITH A QUORUM PRESENT AND VOTING AT A PUBLIC HEARING THIS 25 th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 5:01 P.M. Gene Brown, Mayor President, City Council ATTEST: Tamara Melton, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott Rudacille, City Attorney Copies to be forwarded to the Manatee County Property Appraiser, the Manatee County Tax Collector, and the Department of Revenue within three (3) days of adoption. 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.b Item Cover Page DATE: September 11, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Tamara Melton, Finance ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-86 - FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SUGGESTED ACTION: No action is required at the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. in Council Chambers. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? Yes ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: Attorney Rudacille reviewed the resolution. SUGGESTED MOTION: No action is required at the first reading. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. in Council Chambers. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 24-86 7

RESOLUTION NUMBER 24-86 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the budget-setting revenues and appropriations for fiscal year 2024-25 as follows: Fund Name Fund Number Revenues & Appropriations General Fund 001 73,307,676 Road Impact Fees 111 280,548 Parks & Rec Impact Fee – West 112 1,416 Parks & Rec Impact Fee – East 113 48,100 Public Safety Police Impact Fee 114 300,000 Public Safety Fire Impact Fee 116 88,366 Community Development 125 451,518 Central CRA 131 2,948,770 Bradenton CRA 132 7,029,892 14 th Street CRA 133 1,300,671 Building 145 2,545,346 Local Housing Assistance 180 434,370 Miscellaneous Grants 199 155,200 Special Obligation Debt Series-2012 208 502,872 Cap Impr Rev Bonds 2024 Constr 209 1,765,813 Special Obligation Debt Series-2016 216 1,003,300 Capital Improvement Fund 301 2,200,000 Half Cent Infrastructure Fund 302 6,020,939 American Rescue Plan Act 303 110,590 8

Fund Name Fund Number Revenues & Appropriations Spring Training Fac-Capital Reserves 306 196,411 BPDHQ Series 2024 Construction 308 25,000,000 Fire ST#2 Series 2024 Construction 309 8,000,000 Water – Sewer 402 28,460,110 Water Impact Fees 406 182,379 Sewer Impact Fees 407 291,557 Infrastructure 408 8,642,500 SRF Wastewater Loan 416 972,463 SRF Stormwater Loan 417 241,906 Stormwater Runoff Fund 430 3,574,847 Solid Waste Operations 460 10,877,389 Parking Operating Fund 482 1,233,877 Golf Course Operations 490 2,436,529 Self-Insurance – Medical 570 12,363,073 Self-Insurance – Worker’s Comp 580 1,748,051 Self-Insurance – Property 590 2,649,257 TOTAL BUDGET blank 207,365,736 2. This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law for the fiscal period commencing October 1, 2024. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, WITH A QUORUM PRESENT AND VOTING AT A PUBLIC HEARING THIS 25 th day of September, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. ATTEST: Gene Brown, Mayor President, City Council Tamara Melton, City Clerk 9

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott Rudacille, City Attorney 10