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BOCC Regular September 1, 2026 - Regular Meeting - 9:00 AM Manatee County Administration Building, 1st Floor Chambers
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 Todd L. Enders, Chief Warrant Officer, Navy Veteran
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Generic Public Comments
Updates to Agenda - August 27, 2026
Updates to Agenda - August 31, 2026
E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Awards
1. Presentation of the Team Member of the Month for September 2026
Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)
Pass - A motion was made by Commissioner Kruse, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and carried 6-0, to adopt the following proclamations:
3. 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and Honoring Kay Daniels Day
4. National Preparedness Month
5. Tribute to Heroes' Day
6. Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Presentations
2. 9:00 A.M. TIME CERTAIN - Project Grace Follow-Up Discussion and Staff Responses to Board and Community Questions and Concerns - District 5
Pass - A motion was made by Commissioner McCann and seconded by Chairman Siddique for staff to cease negotiations and not move this project forward. The motion carried 6-0.
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.
Items 14, 18 and 19 by Commissioner McCann.
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
7. Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated September 1, 2026
Attorney
8. Renewal of Aircraft Liability Insurance for Manatee County-owned Unmanned Aircraft/Drones and Payload Cameras, Effective October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027 D’Agostino
9. Renewal of Cyber Liability Insurance, Effective October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027 D’Agostino
10. Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation and Excess Liability Insurance Policies, Effective October 1, 2026, through October 1, 2027 D’Agostino
Community and Veterans Services
11. Execution of Lease Agreement between Manatee County and The Eternity Temple Washington Park Community Development Corporation, Inc., Johanna Beville, Program Analyst for Community and Veterans Services Department – District 2
12. Execution of Lease Agreement between Manatee County and Rubonia Community Association, Inc., Johanna Beville, Program Analyst for Community and Veterans Services Department – District 2
40. Review of Proposed FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula Application for Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Needs, Dr. Renese M. Remy, Criminal Justice Policy Coordinator - Countywide
Financial Management
13. Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-105; and Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-106 for Infrastructure Sales Tax, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Tal Siddique, District 3 – Chair
Amanda Ballard, District 2 – First Vice Chair
Vacant, District 1
Mike Rahn, District 4
Robert McCann, District 5
George W. Kruse, At Large
Jason Bearden, At Large
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Charlie Bishop, County Administrator
Pamela D’Agostino, County Attorney
Manatee County Administration Building
Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor
1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
9:00 A.M. - September 1, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Second Revised Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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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 Todd L. Enders, Chief Warrant Officer, Navy Veteran
D.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Generic Public Comments
Updates to Agenda - August 27, 2026
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AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Department: AWARDS
Presentation of the Team Member of the Month for September 2026
Department: AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards
9:00 A.M. TIME CERTAIN - Project Grace Follow-Up Discussion and Staff Responses to Board and Community Questions and Concerns - District 5
Department: AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards
25th Anniversary of 9/11 and Honoring Kay Daniels Day
Department: AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards
National Preparedness Month – No Presentation Scheduled
Department: AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Department: AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Awards
CONSENT AGENDA
Department: Clerk of Circuit Court
Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated September 1, 2026
Department: Attorney
Renewal of Aircraft Liability Insurance for Manatee County-owned Unmanned Aircraft/Drones and Payload Cameras, Effective October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027 D’Agostino
Department: Attorney
Renewal of Cyber Liability Insurance, Effective October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027 D’Agostino
Department: Attorney
Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation and Excess Liability Insurance Policies, Effective October 1, 2026, through October 1, 2027 D’Agostino
Department: Community and Veterans Services
The Board of County Commissioners will consider executing a lease agreement with The Eternity Temple Washington Park Community Development Corporation.
Commissioners will consider a lease agreement with The Eternity Temple
Department: Community and Veterans Services · Topics: land use, local-government, procurement
Execution of Lease Agreement between Manatee County and Rubonia Community Association, Inc., Johanna Beville, Program Analyst for Community and Veterans Services Department –
Department: Community and Veterans Services
Authorization to Issue a Piggyback Purchase Order to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Peregrine Technologies Cloud Solutions Services, Jodie Fiske, Director Public Safety Department, Countywide.
Department: Financial Management · Topics: public-safety, procurement · Staff lead: Jodie Fiske, Director
Review of Proposed FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula Application for Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Needs, Dr. Renese M.
Department: Financial Management · Topics: public-safety · Staff lead: Dr. Renese M. Remy, Criminal Justice Policy Coordinator
Authorization to Issue a Piggyback Purchase Order to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Peregrine Technologies Cloud Solutions Services, Jodie Fiske, Director Public Safety Department, Countywide.
Department: Financial Management · Topics: public-safety, procurement · Staff lead: Jodie Fiske, Director
The Board of County Commissioners will consider an agreement for a study regarding the Gateway Greenway Trail Phase II project.
Board will consider professional services agreement for Gateway Greenway Trail
Department: Financial Management · Topics: roads, land use, procurement
The Board of County Commissioners will consider an agreement for a development and environment study for the Gateway Greenway Trail.
Commissioners will consider a study for the Gateway Greenway Trail
Department: Financial Management · Topics: roads, land use, procurement · Staff lead: Justin Rourk, Project Manager
Execution of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 2 to Agreement No. 26-TA006412JH for Buckeye Road at US 301 Intersection Improvements, Justin Rourk, Project Manager -
Department: Financial Management · Topics: roads, procurement · Staff lead: Justin Rourk, Project Manager
Execution of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum No. 3 to Agreement No. 21-R077666CD for Construction Management at Risk Services for Southeast Water Reclamation Facility
Department: Financial Management · Topics: utilities, procurement · Staff lead: Patrick Shea, Director
The Board of County Commissioners will consider ratifying three emergency purchase orders for electrical repairs at the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant.
Commissioners will consider ratifying emergency repairs at Lake Manatee plant
Department: Government Relations · Topics: utilities · Staff lead: Patrick Shea, Utilities Director
The Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizing an application for a Federal Transit Administration grant for buses and bus facilities.
Commissioners will consider applying for federal transit buses and facilities grant
Department: Natural Resources · Topics: transit
The Board of County Commissioners will consider conveying right-of-way and easement rights to the Florida Department of Transportation for property at 75th Street West.
Commissioners will consider conveying property rights to the state transportation department
Department: Property Management · Topics: roads · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
Acceptance and Refund of Donation from Big Bill Foundation for 18th Annual Robinson Preserve 5K/10K Race, Aedan Stockdale, Education & Volunteer Division Manager - District 3
Department: Property Management · Topics: conservation land
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from 5942 Ellenton Crossings, LLC, for property located at 5942 Factory Shops Boulevard, Ellenton, Florida 34222, Peter
Department: Property Management · Topics: utilities · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from Harrison Ranch Community Development District, for Parcel 130 and Parcel 131, for property located at Harrison Ranch Boulevard,
Department: Property Management · Topics: land use, procurement · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase of Remainder Property from Rebecca Ann Morsches and Robert T.
Department: Property Management · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a lease agreement with SPCA Property Co, LLC for property located at 5516 21st Avenue West.
Commissioners will consider a lease agreement for property on 21st Avenue
Department: Public Safety · Topics: public-safety, procurement · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a request to waive landfill tipping fees for Suncoast Aqua Ventures.
Board will consider landfill tipping fee waiver for Suncoast Aqua Ventures
Department: Utilities · Topics: utilities, fees · Staff lead: Patrick Shea, Utilities Director
The Board of County Commissioners will consider accepting a state grant for emergency management preparedness and a related budget amendment.
Commissioners will consider accepting state emergency management grant and budget amendment
Department: Public Works · Topics: public-safety, budget, procurement · Staff lead: Joel Richmond, Deputy Chief
The Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizing the chairperson to sign annual federal transit certifications and assurances.
Commissioners will consider signing federal transit certifications and assurances
Department: Public Works · Topics: transit, budget
The Board of County Commissioners will consider waiving landfill tipping fees for Suncoast Aqua Ventures.
Commissioners will consider a landfill tipping fee waiver for Suncoast Aqua Ventures
Department: Utilities · Topics: utilities, fees · Staff lead: Patrick Shea, Utilities Director
REGULAR
Department: Community and Veterans Services
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE
Department: Utilities
Adoption of Ordinance 26-40, Amending Article IV of Chapter 2-25 of the Manatee County Code and Revising ELMAC Membership Eligibility, Terms, Number of Seats and Procedures, Kara
Department: Utilities · Topics: conservation land · Staff lead: Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Manager
Confirmation of Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Department: Utilities · Staff lead: Aimee Johnson, Economic Development Division Manager
Confirmation of Appointment of Deputy County Administrator
Department: Community and Veterans Services
Appoint a total of six (6) members to the Children's Services Advisory Board with terms beginning October 1, 2026, Melissa Bomar, Children's Services Section Manager
Department: Financial Management · Staff lead: Melissa Bomar, Children's Services Section Manager
COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS
Department: Public Works · Topics: local-government
Continued Discussion Regarding County Reserve Policy, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Department: Government Relations · Staff lead: Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Approval of Project Wolf - Advanced PFAS Treatment for Landfill Leachate and Biosolids at Lena Road Landfill; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-109, Aimee Johnson,
Department: Government Relations · Topics: roads, land use, budget, local-government · Staff lead: Aimee Johnson, Economic Development Division Manager
The Board of County Commissioners will consider cost sharing for employer-sponsored benefits.
Commissioners will consider medical dental vision and retiree cost sharing
Department: Property Management · Topics: healthcare · Staff lead: Kate Rucker, Human Resources Manager
The Board of County Commissioners will consider conveying the county-owned GTE building to the City of Bradenton.
Commissioners will consider conveying the GTE building to the City of Bradenton
Department: Property Management · Staff lead: Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager
Light Up Manatee Project Status Update, Aaron Burkett, Traffic Operations Division Manager, and Chris DeCosta, Sr, Assessment Coordinator
Department: Public Works · Topics: traffic safety · Staff lead: Aaron Burkett, Traffic Operations Division Manager
O. The Board of County Commissioners will address various administrative items, including comments from the public, the County Attorney, and the County Administrator.
Projected Transit System Changes for Manatee County
Department: Public Works · Topics: transit, local-government
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