Manatee County Commission Regular Meeting

Name: Manatee County Commission Regular Meeting
Start: 2026-10-20T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-20T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Manatee County Administration Building

Manatee County · Board of County Commissioners

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When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 9 AM–12 PM
Where: Manatee County Administration Building, Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor, 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

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Manatee County Commission Regular Meeting, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 9 AM. The agenda, as posted by Manatee County, has 67 items and 260 supporting documents, linked with their items below. The County's summary of the results is posted, and each item's result is shown with it.

Agenda

67 items

As posted by Manatee County. Second Revised Agenda.

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Generic Public Comments
Updates to Agenda - October 15, 2026
Updates to Agenda - October 19, 2026
E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Awards
1
Presentation of the Team Member of the Month for October 2026
E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Presentations
2
Recognition of Commissioner Bearden for His Dedicated Service to Manatee County
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E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)
3
Dr. Carlo Barbieri Day
4
Heather Hackett Day - No Presentation Scheduled
5
Manufacturing Awareness Month
6
National Family Caregivers Month - No Presentation Scheduled
7
National Friends of Libraries Week
8
National White Cane Day - No Presentation Scheduled
9
National E-Waste Day – No Presentation Scheduled
10
Red Ribbon Week 2026 - No Presentation Scheduled
11
Sleep Baby Safely Awareness Month
12
Veterans Day
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Clerk of Circuit Court
13
Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated October 20, 2026
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Attorney
14
Final Compensation Order and Settlement of Claim for Attorney’s Fees and Costs for the Benefits Obtained to Date in Connection with a Workers’ Compensation Claim in the matter of James J. Savaglio v. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims Case No. 25-029507 BJA
15
Proposed Settlement in favor of the County in the amount of $550,000.00 in Manatee County Circuit Court Case, Manatee County v. Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift, LLC, Case No. 2025-CA-2593
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Community and Veterans Services
16
Adoption of Resolution R-26-140, re-appointing Richard M. Pierro to the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida; and Execution of the Certificate of Membership, Deborah Ash, Housing and Community Development Coordinator
17
Adoption of Resolution R-26-141 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Flats at 5th Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $22,000,000 (the “Bonds”), Angela A. Abbott, Attorney for Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County
18
Adoption of Resolution R-26-142 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Palms at Manatee River Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $50,000,000 (the “Bonds”), Angela A. Abbott, Attorney for Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County
19
Adoption of Resolution R-26-143 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Tuscany Lakes Apartments Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $40,900,000 (the “Bonds”), Angela A. Abbott, Attorney for Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County
20
Approval and Execution of Modification of Mortgage between Manatee County and Blue CASL 41, LLC., Tracie Adams, Community and Veterans Services Department - District 4
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Convention and Visitors Bureau
21
Execution of Amendment One to Reimbursement and License Agreements with Chambers of Commerce for the Promotion of Tourism, Elliott Falcione, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director - Countywide
22
Execution of Reimbursement Agreement for the Maintenance of Manatees and/or Exhibits with The Bishop Museum of Science & Nature, Inc., Elliott Falcione, Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director – District 3
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Financial Management
23
Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-119, Claudia Campos, Chief Financial Officer
24
Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-011, Claudia Campos, Chief Financial Officer
25
Execution of Agreement No. 26-R090658TC for Street Sweeping Services for Property Management Department, Carmine DeMilio, Property Management Deputy Director, and Jeff Bare, Property Management Contracts Manager - Countywide
26
Execution Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum to Agreement No. 25-R086864DJ Construction Management at Risk Services for Trailer Estates Gravity Sewer and Roadway Improvements; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-010, Derek O’Sullivan, Project Manager, Public Works - District 4
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Government Relations
27
Adoption of Resolution R-26-138, approving and authorizing submission of FY 2026-2027 West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) Grant Application; and Execution of Agreement and Extension upon approval of applications, Charlie Hunsicker, Natural Resources Director
28
Authorization to Apply for a Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT) Grant from U.S. DOT for Signal Hardening and Bridge Scouring, Countywide
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H. CONSENT AGENDA · Natural Resources
29
Approval of FY27 Tree Trust Fund Application for Hidden Harbor Park Native Tree Restoration; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-008, Charlie Hunsicker, Natural Resources Director - Countywide
30
Approval of Tree Trust Fund Application for Robinson Preserve NEST; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-012, Michael Elswick, Resource Management Division Manager - District 3
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Property Management
31
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Alfonso Sanchez and Ignacia D. Sanchez for Parcel 807 for property located at 516 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208, CIP Project Number 6115371, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2
32
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from BRADENTON REHAB REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, LLC., for property located at 412 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34207, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 4
33
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Boos - Bradenton SR64, LLC, for property located at 14470 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager – District 5
34
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Duyen Vo for Parcel 818, for property located at 802 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208, CIP Project Number 6115371, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2
35
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Louis Eurice and Mary Eurice, for property located at 3602 20th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - (Gregory Estates Water Main Replacement) District 3.
36
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Meals On Wheels Plus of Manatee, Inc. for Parcel 815, for property located at 721 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208, CIP Project Number 6115371, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2
37
Acceptance and Recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from Nicolas Reyes Martinez for Parcel 811, for property located at 606 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34208, CIP Project Number 6115371, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 2
38
Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from KH Woodland Preserve LLC for property located at Woodland Preserve, Parrish, Florida 34219 (Parcel Identification Number 491600129), Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1
39
Execution of Conveyance and Construction Agreement between North River Village GEC, LLC and Manatee County, for property located at 6100 US 301 North, Ellenton, Florida 34222 - Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1
40
Execution of Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement between Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and Manatee County for submerged property located in Sarasota Bay by Cortez Bridge, Bradenton, Florida 34215, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 3
41
Execution of Subordination Agreements for Temporary Easements to the Florida Department of Transportation for Parcels 736 and 751, located on 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida, 34207, Peter Morrow Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 4
42
Execution of Termination Letter to CNL Bradenton Rangeland, LLC, for the property leased by Manatee County for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Substation located at 11506 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5
63
Execution and Recording of Easement to Florida Power and Light (FPL) for property located at 3009 Lena Road Bradenton, Florida, 34211, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 5
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Public Safety
43
Approve and Ratify Nunc Pro Tunc the FY25/26 Interlocal Agreements regarding Law Enforcement Services for Greer Island and Bayfront Park, Chet Brown, Beach Patrol & Aquatic Safety Chief - District 3
44
Execution of the FY27 Contract between Manatee County and the State of Florida Department of Health for Operation of the Manatee County Health Department, Thu Le, Health Information Services Manager – Countywide
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Public Works
45
Approval to Write Off Uncollectable Accounts Receivable Account ID #B000386 for Consumer, Jessica Storti, for the amount of $286.50 for the month of May 2026, Account Receivable #AR057817
46
Authorization to Classify Property as Surplus; and Adoption of Resolution R-26-130, authorizing donation to Community Outreach Word of Deliverance Ministries, Clarke Davis, Interim Director of Public Works
47
Execution of the 2027 Community Transportation Contracts, Benita Zarr, Interim Transit Division Manager
48
Execution of Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Legacy Preserve Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Inc. for Right-of-Way Improvements for Rye Ranch, Phases IIIA and IIIB (Tracts R-1 and R2), Scott May, P.E., County Engineer – District 1
49
Execution of Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Right-of-Way Improvements with the Artisan Lakes East Community Development District for Artisan Lakes 114th Street East and Maidenstone Way, Scott May, County Engineer – District 1
H. CONSENT AGENDA · Utilities
50
Adoption of Resolution R-26-137, approving the Pipeline Resiliency Project Facilities Plan, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director, and Chad Butzow, Chief Utilities Engineer
51
Adoption of Resolution R-26-040, adopting the revised Cross Connection Control Manual, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director, and Olga Wolanin, Water Compliance Superintendent - Countywide
52
Execution of Amendment 1 to Joint Funding Agreement #27MCJFA0001 with the U.S. Geological Survey for FY 2026-2027, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director
L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE · Presentations Upon Request
53
Adoption of Resolution R-26-139 regarding changes to the Infrastructure Sales Tax Project and Equipment List to remove; three (3) projects in the Parks and Community Facilities Category - Environmental Preserves and Boat Ramps subcategory and two (2) projects in the Transportation Category - one (1) in the Sidewalks subcategory and one (1) in the Major Road Improvements Subcategory; and Adoption of Budget Resolution B-26-121, Claudia Campos, Chief Financial Officer
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and carried 6-0, to adopt Resolution R-26-139, regarding changes to the Infrastructure Sales Tax Project and Equipment List to remove; three (3) projects in the Parks and Community Facilities Category – Environmental Preserves and Boat Ramps subcategory, two (2) projects in the Transportation Category, one (1) in the Sidewalks subcategory, and one (1) in the Major Road Improvements Subcategory; and Adoption of Budget Resolution B-26-121.
M. REGULAR · Property Management
54
Appointment of One Applicant to the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Advisory Committee, Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Section Manager - Countywide
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Kruse, and seconded by Chairman Siddique, to appoint Mark VanDeRee, to the Florida Engineering Society Seat on the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Advisory Committee.
55
Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from Hilario S. Costa and Adilia M. Costa for Myakka Valley Preserve (Environmental Lands Candidate Property previously referred to as Anson Road Properties); Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-014; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-013, Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Section Manager - District 1
56
Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from Anson Acres Lot Owners' Association, Inc., for Myakka Valley Preserve (Environmental Lands Candidate Property previously referred to as Anson Road Properties); and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-015, Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Section Manager - District 1
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Kruse, and seconded by Chairman Siddique, to take the action requested, to approve execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from Hilario S. Costa and Adilia M. Costa for Myakka Valley Preserve (Environmental Lands Candidate Property previously referred to as Anson Road Properties) in the amount of $14,030,000; Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-014, amending the annual budget for Manatee County, FL, for Fiscal Year 2027.
57
Execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from the Shelley N. Chilton Trust for Bunker Hill Preserve (Environmental Lands Candidate Property previously referred to as Taylor Grade Road Property); Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-016; and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-017, Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Manager - District 1
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Rahn, and seconded by Chairman Siddique, to: Authorize execution of Contract for Sale and Purchase from Shelly N. Chilton Trust for Bunker Hill Preserve, in the amount of $2,050,000; • Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-016, amending the annual budget for FY27 (This budget amendment adjusts the FY27-31 CIP); and Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution B-27-017, amending the annual budget for FY27 The motion carried 6-0.
58
License Agreement with SEMA Construction, Inc., concerning a portion of County Property located in Cortez, Florida 34215, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 3
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Rahn, and seconded by Chairman Siddique, to: Approve the License Agreement with SEMA Construction Inc.; and Authorize the Chair, in the Chair’s absence, the Vice Chair, to execute the License Agreement with SEMA Construction, Inc., on behalf of the Board The motion carried 5-1, with Commissioner Bearden voting nay.
59
Bishop Animal Shelter Update, Michelle Wehrle, Construction Services Division Manager - District 3
M. REGULAR · Community and Veterans Services
60
Animal Services Advisory Board Recommendations – Reconsideration of Funding for Permanent Shade Structures (July 28, 2026 Agenda Item 19, Shade Component Only) and Preservation of the Lena Road Site for a Future Animal Services Use, Dena Sabou, Chair, Animal Services Advisory Board, and Johanna Beville, Program Analyst, Community and Veterans Services / Animal Services Advisory Board Staff Liaison – Countywide
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, and seconded by Commissioner Kruse, to direct staff to work with procurement and bring back a budget amendment to bring some shade structure to the Bishop facility. The motion carried 6-0.
M. REGULAR · Development Services
64
Public Comment and Workflow Modernization, David Morehead, Business Services Support Manager
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N. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS · Items for Discussion
62
SunTrail Funding for Manatee Avenue Trail Project – Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study
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Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Kruse, and seconded by Commissioner McCann, to direct: The County Administrator, or designee, to evaluate available County funding sources and options to advance the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the Manatee Avenue SunTrail project, following the de-obligation and postponement of the previously scheduled $2 million in Fiscal Year 2027 funding by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
61
County Administrator Contract Discussion
Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner McCann, seconded by Commissioner Bearden, and carried 6-0, to request a super majority vote, to hear funding for the dementia hub program. / Fail: A motion was made by Commissioner McCann, and seconded by Commissioner Bearden, to authorize the Board to increase the funding award for Dementia Hub Program by $36,000 and authorize staff to make the necessary and appropriate changes. The motion failed 2-4, with Chairman Siddique, and Commissioners Ballard, Kruse, and Rahn voting nay. / Pass: Motion made to Approve 61.

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D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Awards

E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Presentations

E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Clerk of Circuit Court

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Attorney

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Community and Veterans Services

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Convention and Visitors Bureau

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Financial Management

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Government Relations

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Natural Resources

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Property Management

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Public Safety

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Public Works

H. CONSENT AGENDA · Utilities

L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE · Presentations Upon Request

M. REGULAR · Property Management

M. REGULAR · Community and Veterans Services

M. REGULAR · Development Services

N. COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS · Items for Discussion

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