Board of County Commissioners Regular
9/16/2025 9:00:00 AM


A. CALL TO ORDER

B. INVOCATION (The Commission does not endorse the religious beliefs of any speaker.)

Invocation led by Pastor Brock Patterson, Longboat Island Chapel

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Generic Public Comments
Updates to Agenda - September 11, 2025
Updates to Agenda - September 15, 2025

E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)

1. POW/MIA Recognition Day
2. Suicide Prevention Day

F. REQUESTS BY COMMISSIONERS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda)

G. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only)

H. CONSENT AGENDA

Clerk of Circuit Court

3. Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated September 16, 2025, Vicki Tessmer, Board Records Supervisor

Administrator

4. Authorization to Supervisor of Elections to Purchase Voting Equipment, Scott Farrington, Supervisor of Elections

Attorney

5. Authorization to Allow Plaintiff’s September 4, 2025, Proposal for Settlement in the Amount of $200,000.00 Directed to Manatee County to Expire and to Take No Action Regarding the Proposal for Settlement in Manatee County Circuit Court Case Patrick Henry v. Manatee County, Case No.: 2025-CA-989
6. Renewal of Aircraft Liability Insurance for Manatee County-owned Unmanned Aircraft/Drones and Payload Cameras, Effective October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2026, Linda R. Klasing, Risk Manager
7. Renewal of Cyber Liability Insurance, Effective October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2026
8. Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation and Excess Liability Insurance Policies, Effective October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026

Community and Veterans Services

9. Adoption of Resolution R-25-111, to rescind and replace the approved changes to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds approved on Resolution R-25-008 to align with Audited Financial Statements, and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-124, Julia Vieira, Community Development Project Manager

Convention and Visitors Bureau

10. Execution of Reimbursement Agreement for Palma Sola Botanical Park Capital Improvement, Elliott Falcione, Executive Director for Convention and Visitors Bureau

Financial Management

11. Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-115; Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-120 for Infrastructure Sales Tax; and Budget Resolution B-25-122 for Capital Improvement Plan - Scope and Rationale Changes only, Sheila McLean, Chief Financial Officer
12. Adoption of Resolution R-25-176, authorizing the issuance of the Limited General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 (Conservation and Parks Projects), Sheila McLean, Chief Financial Officer
13. Execution of Agreement between Manatee County and Solutions to Avoid Red Tide, Inc. (S.T.A.R.T.) to provide funding for Red Tide Education and Research, Sheila McLean, Chief Financial Officer
14. Authorization to Allocate Additional Departmental Budgeted Funding to Agreement No. 22-TA004237BLS Public Relations Services – North American Media Markets
15. Authorization to Allocate Additional Departmental Budgeted Funding to Piggyback Blanket Purchase Order No. P2301148 for Fencing Materials and Installation
16. DEFERRED TO OCTOBER 7, 2025 - Execution of Agreement No. 25-R087167CD - Guaranteed Energy, Water and Wastewater Performance Savings Contract for Lena Road Landfill Methane Gas, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director, and Chris Collins, Utilities Deputy Director
17. Execution of Change Order No.1 to Agreement No. 23-TA004854LP for Premier Campus Locker Rooms.
18. Execution Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 24-TA005135JH for Moccasin Wallow Road, Segment 2 from 115th Street East to West of Sawgrass Road; Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-121; and and Execution of the Increase Penalty Rider, Derek O’Sullivan, Project Manager, and Jeff Streitmatter, Project Management Division Manager

Government Relations

19. Adoption of Resolution R-25-183, authorizing the Natural Resources Department to file a Long-Range Beach Erosion Control Budget Plan with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Charlie Hunsicker, Director of Natural Resources
20. Authorization to Apply for a Grant from the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program administered by the Build America Bureau of U.S. Department of Transportation, Stephen Siirtola, Engineering Division Manager
21. Execution of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement 26ME1 Manatee County Shore Protection Project, Sherri Swanson, Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager, and Annette Cottrell, Grant Supervisor Post-Award
22. Execution of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement 26ME2 Anna Maria Island Beach Nourishment Project, Sherri Swanson, Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager
23. Execution of Grant Agreement HI011 between Florida Department of Commerce and Manatee County for the Myakka Yard Rural Public Works Building Generator in Myakka City, Annette Cottrell, Grant Supervisor Post-Award
24. Execution of the Third Amendment of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement 23ME2 - Anna Maria Island Beach Nourishment Project (Non-Federal), Sherri Swanson, Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager

Human Resources

25. Execution of Order No. Q-407112 for Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Kate Barnett, Human Resources Director

Property Management

26. Approval of FY25 Tree Trust Fund Application; and Adoption Budget Amendment Resolution B-25-119, Sherri Swanson, Ecological Services Division Manager
27. Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Inner Compass at LWR, LLC, for property located at 10316 Technology Terrace, Bradenton, Florida 34211, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5
28. Acceptance of Personal Representatives Deed from Mark Cannon as Personal Representative of the Estate of Theolla B. Cannon, a/k/a Theolla Bell Cannon, deceased for the Crane Park Addition, for property located at 37600 Bradenton Arcadia Road, Myakka City, Florida 34251, Debra Woithe, Environmental Lands Division Manager - District 1
29. Acceptance and Recording of a Permanent Utilities Easement from Professional Resource Development, Inc., for property located at 6010 Silver Falls Run, Bradenton, Florida 34211, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5
30. Acceptance of Special Warranty Deed, Permanent Utilities Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Baycare Health System, Inc., for property located on Moccasin Wallow Road, Parrish, Florida 34219, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager -District 1
31. Acceptance of Warranty Deed, Permanent Utilities Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement from DW Bayview Community Development District for property located at Pier Point Terrace, Parrish, Florida 34219 Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1
32. Acceptance of Warranty Deed from Valrie Massey and Robert M. Mayhew for property located at 10205 Erie Road, Parrish, Florida 34219, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1
33. Adoption of Resolution R-25-174, Declaring a Public Hearing on October 21, 2025, to vacate a portion of a platted right-of-way known as Gardenia Street in the plat of Floriana Court, located along State Road 64, Bradenton, Florida 34208, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1
34. Adoption of Resolution R-25-177, and Execution of a Lease Agreement between Manatee County and Helping Up Mission, Incorporated, for Under One Roof Gateway Shelter for Women, located at 407 57th Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34203, Leah Hudson, Homeless Project Manager – District 4
35. Execution and Recording of Disclaimer of Interest for property located at 7436 Ridgelake Circle, Bradenton, Florida 34203, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5
36. Execution and Recording of a Notice of Termination of a Utility Easement for property located at 8110 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34243, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 4
37. Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from Del Webb Bayview Community Association, Inc., for property located on Moccasin Wallow Road, Parrish, Florida 34219, Parcel Identification Numbers 606225619, 606228309, and 606225509, For Capital Improvement Plan Project Number 6115660, Moccasin Wallow Road - Segment 3, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager, District 1
38. Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from MW Gateway Development, LLC for property located on Mocassin Wallow Road, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Parcel Identification Number 610320159, For Capital Improvement Plan Project Number 6115660, Moccasin Wallow Road - Segment 3, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1
39. Execution of Lease Agreement with River Landings Property Group, LLC., for Professional Office Space for Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) by Manatee County as Lessee for property located at 5460-A 63rd Street East, Bradenton, Florida 34203 – Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager- District 5
40. Execution of Natural Gas Agreement R#32245 with NextEra Energy Services Florida, LLC., for Commercial/Industrial Demand for County-Owned Buildings, Brandon Bennett, Energy and Building Management Division Manager

Public Safety

41. Adoption of Resolution R-25-173, authorizing the Public Safety Department to Participate in the Intergovernmental Transfer Program with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Sean Dwyer, Chief of Emergency Medical Services
42. Adoption of Resolution R-25-181, Low Income Pool and Graduate Medical Education Program Funding, Thu Le, Health Information Services Manager
43. Authorization for Staff to Secure the Pool located at 6329 11TH St. Ct. E., Bradenton – Margaret Johnson. Case Number CE2508-0642, Jodie Fiske, Public Safety Director
44. Execution of Interlocal Agreement regarding Law Enforcement Services for Manatee Public Beach
45. Execution of the Approval of North River Fire and Rescue District Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) Application Renewal for Consideration Letter, James Crutchfield, Public Safety Deputy Director
46. Execution of the Approval of Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue District Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) Application Renewal for Consideration Letter, James Crutchfield, Public Safety Deputy Director
47. Execution of the Approval of West Manatee Fire and Rescue District Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) Application Renewal for Consideration Letter, James Crutchfield, Public Safety Deputy Director
48. Execution of the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Shared Facilities at East Manatee Station 11, Sean Dwyer, EMS Chief

Public Works

49. Authorization to Classify Property as Surplus, and Adoption of Resolution R-25-172, authorizing donation to Guardian Ad Litem
50. Execution of Amendment No. 1 and Reinstated Agreement to Cooperative Funding Agreement 22CF0003754 for the Bowlees Creek Pennsylvania Avenue Flow Diversion System Project (Q234), Kenneth Kohn, Senior Project Engineer
51. Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Manatee County for the Construction and Maintenance of a Fixed Installation Emergency Generator for the Special Needs Shelter at Nolan Middle School, Clarke Davis, Public Works Deputy Director – District 5

Utilities

52. Authorization for Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver for 2025 Egmont Key Cleanup, Chris Collins, Deputy Director of Utilities
53. Authorization for Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver for 2025 Suncoast Reef & Beach Cleanup #2,Chris Collins Deputy Director Solid Waste
54. Authorization to Write off Bad Debts of the Utilities Department, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director

I. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

J. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consideration for Future Agenda Items - 30 Minute Time Limit)

K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE

Presentations Upon Request

55. Adoption of Ordinance 25-47, regarding the Palm Aire Municipal Service Taxing Unit to expand the boundaries located in the County's rights-of-way, Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34243, Jeffrey Bare, Contracted Services Team Manager - District 4
56. Adoption of Resolution R-25-132, vacating a portion of a platted utility easement located at 10725 Technology Terrace, Bradenton, Florida 34211, Maria Ramirez, Real Property Specialist – District 5
57. Adoption of Resolution R-25-138, vacating a portion of a platted utility easement located at 8808 46th Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34210, Eva Mejia, Senior Real Property Specialist - District 3

M. REGULAR

Community and Veterans Services

58. Approval of the FY25/26 Children's Services Dedicated Millage nonprofit funding recommendations, Approval of the FY25/26 Health and Human Services General Fund nonprofit funding recommendations, and Adoption of Resolution R-25-179, authorizing the execution of standard format FY25/26 Non-Profit Funding Agreements, Sarah Brown, CVS Department Director
59. Appoint a total of five (5) members to the Children's Services Advisory Board, Melissa Bomar, Sr. Human Services Analyst

Government Relations

60. Execution of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Reimbursement Agreement for Economic Development Activities, Stephanie Garrison, Government Relations Director

Public Works

61. Appointment of Citizen Representative to the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's Citizen Advisory Committee, Clarke Davis, Deputy Director, Public Works

N. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS

Items for Discussion

62. Terminate the shrub contract maintenance agreement with the Wallingford subdivision
63. To draft a resolution for naming Mixon Park
64. Discussion of management options for the Myakka River addressing environmental values

O. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Continuation of Consideration for Future Agenda Items, if needed)

P. COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

Q. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

R. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

S. ADJOURN

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