City Council Budget Hearing

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CITY OF BRADENTON

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES

September 24, 2025

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 24, 2025.

Present: Mayor Gene Brown; Councilwoman Ward I Jayne Kocher; Councilwoman Ward II Marianne

Barnebey; Councilman Ward III Kemp Schuessler; Vice Mayor Ward IV Lisa Gonzalez Moore; and

Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman.

City Officials: Rob Perry, City Administrator; Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer; Brian Thiers,

Assistant 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;

Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney.

Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

Tamara Melton, City Clerk, read the following for the record:

• The name of the taxing authority: City of Bradenton

• The rolled-back rate: 5.6058

• The percent increase over the rolled back rate: 1.86%

• The millage rate to be levied: 5.7101

RESOLUTION 25-87 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID

LEVY; ALSO, THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS.

RESOLUTION 25-88 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS

FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND 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.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 25-87 was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez Moore and

seconded by Councilwoman Kocher. The motion passed 5-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 25-88 was made by Councilwoman Coachman and

seconded by Councilwoman Schuessler. The motion passed 5-0.

CLOSING REMARKS:

Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer, thanked all the City staff that worked diligently to create the

fiscal year 2025-26 budget.

Mayor Brown adjourned the City Council meeting at 5:04 p.m.

NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request.

Approved by City Council

AGENDA

BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING

5:01 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

BUDGET MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

3.

BUDGET DISCUSSION

4.

STATUTORY ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRIM REQUIREMENTS

Name of taxing authority: City of Bradenton

Rolled-back rate: 5.6058

Percent increase over rolled-back rate: 1.86%

Millage rate to be levied: 5.7101

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a)

Clerk : RESOLUTION 25-87 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO, THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS.

Approval

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Resolution 25-87

b)

Clerk : RESOLUTION 25-88 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Approval

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Resolution 25-88

6.

CLOSING REMARKS

7.

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

AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. BUDGET MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 3. BUDGET DISCUSSION 4. STATUTORY ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRIM REQUIREMENTS Name of taxing authority: City of Bradenton Rolled-back rate: 5.6058 Percent increase over rolled-back rate: 1.86% Millage rate to be levied: 5.7101 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Clerk: RESOLUTION 25-87 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO, THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS. Resolution 25-87 b) Clerk: RESOLUTION 25-88 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution 25-88 6. CLOSING REMARKS 7. 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 1

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, 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 agenda item. 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. 5.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 24, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Tamara Melton, Clerk ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 25-87 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ARISING FROM SAID LEVY; ALSO, THE DISBURSEMENTS OF CERTAIN OTHER FUNDS. SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? Yes SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 25-87. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 25-87 4

RESOLUTION NUMBER 25-87 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, 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, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, shall be and the same is hereby fixed at 5.7101 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 5.6058 by 1.86%. Section 2. The total levy for the City of Bradenton for all purposes as herein provided shall be 5.7101 mills and is hereby levied on each and every assessment of real and/or personal property contained in the 2025 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 24 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025 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. 5.b Item Cover Page DATE: September 24, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Tamara Melton, Clerk ITEM TYPE: Resolution AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 25-88 - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SUGGESTED ACTION: Approval CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No SUGGESTED MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 25-88. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 25-88 7

RESOLUTION NUMBER 25-88 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET; AND SETTING REVENUES AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND 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 2025-26 as follows: Fund Name Fund Number Revenues & Appropriations General Fund 001 73,474,029 Road Impact Fees 111 267,607 Parks & Rec Impact Fee – West 112 11,278 Parks & Rec Impact Fee – East 113 170,993 Public Safety Police Impact Fee 114 55,738 Public Safety Fire Impact Fee 116 433,204 Community Development 125 447,763 Central CRA 131 5,013,560 Downtown CRA 132 14,664,648 Tamiami CRA 133 4,432,156 Building 145 2,536,373 Local Provider Participation 165 19,809,940 Local Housing Assistance 180 436,887 Miscellaneous Grants 199 250,000 Special Obligation Debt Series-2012 208 502,682 Cap Impr Rev Bonds 2024 Constr 209 1,999,250 Special Obligation Debt Series-2016 216 1,009,500 Capital Improvement Fund 301 5,000,000 Half Cent Infrastructure Fund 302 6,122,059 American Rescue Plan Act 303 68,581 Spring Training Fac-Capital Reserves 306 188,647 8

Fund Name Fund Number Revenues & Appropriations BPDHQ Series 2024 Construction 308 15,400,000 Water – Sewer 402 31,387,990 Water Impact Fees 406 500,000 Sewer Impact Fees 407 1,200,000 Infrastructure 408 6,300,000 SRF Wastewater Loan 416 972,649 SRF Stormwater Loan 417 241,905 Stormwater Runoff Fund 430 3,772,661 Solid Waste Operations 460 12,185,054 Parking Operating Fund 482 1,153,722 Golf Course Operations 490 2,646,946 Self-Insurance – Medical 570 12,370,354 Self-Insurance – Worker’s Comp 580 1,799,763 Self-Insurance – Property 590 2,649,257 TOTAL BUDGET blank 229,475,196 2. This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law for the fiscal period commencing October 1, 2025. 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 24 th day of September 2025 at 5:01 p.m. ATTEST: Gene Brown, Mayor President, City Council Tamara Melton, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Scott Rudacille, City Attorney 9