City Council Workshop

City Council Workshop Minutes – 12/11/2025 – J. Griffith Page 1 of 3 CITY OF BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES December 11, 2025 8:30 A.M. The City of Bradenton City Council met in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 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; Councilwoman Ward V Pam Coachman. City Officials: Rob Perry, City Administrator; Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer; Brian Thiers, Assistant Police Chief; Robin Singer, Planning and Community Development Director; Irvin Lee, Public Works and Utilities Director; Nilsa Taylor, Administrative Services Director; Tamara Melton, City Clerk; and Scott Rudacille, City Attorney. The workshop was called to order by Mayor Gene Brown at 8:32 a.m. Citizen Comments: None. Discussion Topics: a) Riverwalk Maintenance Ross Peterson, Operations and Maintenance Manager, presented details of all Riverwalk Maintenance projects which included: • Landscape Refresh – Mulching, Shelling, Plantings, Replacement • Contract Oversight/Compliance • Irrigation Systems Repair and Replace • Shade Structures – Rossi Park, Riverwalk East • Amphitheater – Structural Review, Repairs • Day Dock – Structural Analysis performed • Clock Tower – Upgrades/Repairs needed • Stormwater Improvements – Preventative Maintenance • Lift station Assessment – Upgrades and Modifications needed b) Paving and Sidewalks Kim Clayback, Engineering Section Manager, gave a presentation on sidewalk and road repaving projects. Ms. Clayback spoke about the Face It and Fix It campaign and provided updates which included: • Sidewalk repairs and replacements • Road Resurfacing, bids in process, and new software for Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Approved by City Council January 14, 2026

City Council Workshop Minutes – 12/11/2025 – J. Griffith Page 2 of 3 • Water Main Improvements - Under construction and upcoming c) Face It and Fix It • Funding Sources • Potable Water – Treatment Plant, Water Supply, Distribution System • Clean Water – Water Reclamation Facility, Lift Stations, Collection System • Pipe Lining – 16 miles of pipes lined and in FY2026-27, she anticipated that 65 miles of pipe would be lined • Manhole Rehabilitation – 1,234 Manholes lined and she anticipated 200 additional manholes would be lined in 2026 The workshop was recessed at 11:02 a.m. and then reconvened at 1:30 p.m. d) FEMA/Insurance Reimbursement Report David Lindsey, Capital Improvement Fiscal Program Manager, gave a presentation about the reimbursements expected for the 2024 Hurricane Season. • Debby - 10 projects - $1,000,000 projected reimbursement • Helene - 6 projects - $596,000 projected reimbursement • Milton - 28 projects - $9,400,000 projected reimbursement Mr. Lindsey announced that staff anticipated recovering approximately 78% of storm-related costs through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and insurance. e) Solid Waste and Recycling Lance Williams, Chief Operating Officer, presented a slideshow with information on curbside recycling which included: • Services offered, current and proposed • Costs of current and prospective services • Regional cost comparisons After a thorough discussion among council members, the majority expressed a desire to maintain garbage collection twice a week and to delay the reinstatement of curbside recycling for the time being. Additionally, there was a conversation about the possibility of establishing a central recycling hub at the Public Works Annex. The workshop was recessed at 3:26 p.m. and then reconvened at 3:35 p.m. f) City Hall Mr. Williams explained that the developer proposed constructing a city hall on the east side of the property of the proposed development and presented a rendering of the potential future site.

City Council Workshop Minutes – 12/11/2025 – J. Griffith Page 3 of 3 Mayor Brown provided an overview of the plans and possible uses for the space within the current city hall building. Mr. Williams emphasized the importance of keeping city hall in downtown Bradenton. He indicated that implementing the plan would be the most cost-effective option, as it would utilize existing utilities and the City Centre Parking Garage. The majority of council members were in favor of staff gathering additional information about the proposed site and the plans that were presented. The City Council workshop adjourned at 4:09 p.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio recording of the meeting is available upon request.

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET

NOTE: The workshop will recess from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

WORKSHOP CALLED TO ORDER

3.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on agenda items only.

4.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

a)

City Administration :

Riverwalk Maintenance

b)

City Administration :

Paving and Sidewalks

c)

City Administration :

FEMA/Insurance Reimbursement Report

d)

City Administration :

Face It and Fix It

e)

City Administration :

Solid Waste and Recycling

f)

City Administration :

City Hall

5.

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:

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AGENDA BRADENTON CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 8:30 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 101 OLD MAIN STREET NOTE: The workshop will recess from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. WORKSHOP CALLED TO ORDER 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on agenda items only. 4. DISCUSSION TOPICS a) City Administration: Riverwalk Maintenance b) City Administration: Paving and Sidewalks c) City Administration: FEMA/Insurance Reimbursement Report d) City Administration: Face It and Fix It e) City Administration: Solid Waste and Recycling f) City Administration: City Hall 5. 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 1

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. 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 2

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: December 11, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rob Perry, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION TOPICS SUBJECT: Riverwalk Maintenance SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 4

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.b Item Cover Page DATE: December 11, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rob Perry, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION TOPICS SUBJECT: Paving and Sidewalks SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.c Item Cover Page DATE: December 11, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rob Perry, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION TOPICS SUBJECT: FEMA/Insurance Reimbursement Report SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.d Item Cover Page DATE: December 11, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rob Perry, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION TOPICS SUBJECT: Face It and Fix It SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 7

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.e Item Cover Page DATE: December 11, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rob Perry, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION TOPICS SUBJECT: Solid Waste and Recycling SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 8

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.f Item Cover Page DATE: December 11, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rob Perry, City Administration ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: DISCUSSION TOPICS SUBJECT: City Hall SUGGESTED ACTION: N/A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 9